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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Nicole Wootton-Cane

GMP say they are making 'progress' in improving response to incidents as arrests and solved crime rates rise

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they have made 'further progress' in improving the force’s response to incidents and investigation of crime, as arrest and solved crime rates have risen.

Sharing statistics from February 2023, the force said they are now the first placed force in England and Wales for the percentage of calls answered in less than 10 seconds, despite having the fourth highest call volume.

The force also said during the 12 months to February 2023, they increased arrests by over 50%, and solved crime increased by over 28%.

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