Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2012 18:49:11 GMT
Transport-related crime went down 2.3% during the summer despite record passenger numbers for the Olympic Games, according to latest figures.
Between 1 July and 30 September there were nearly 200 fewer crimes on Transport for London's (TfL) network than the same period last year.
But thefts on buses rose by 4.3%.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said there was still a major crime problem and criticised plans to close ticket offices.
TfL said crime on the transport system was at its lowest level in eight years.
There were 8,319 recorded offences on public transport between 1 July and 30 September compared with 8,516 over the same time last year.
On London's buses, crime went down by 3.5% or 177 fewer offences.
In particular, reductions were seen in criminal damage, robbery and violence against the person, although there was a rise in the number of thefts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20712568
Between 1 July and 30 September there were nearly 200 fewer crimes on Transport for London's (TfL) network than the same period last year.
But thefts on buses rose by 4.3%.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said there was still a major crime problem and criticised plans to close ticket offices.
TfL said crime on the transport system was at its lowest level in eight years.
There were 8,319 recorded offences on public transport between 1 July and 30 September compared with 8,516 over the same time last year.
On London's buses, crime went down by 3.5% or 177 fewer offences.
In particular, reductions were seen in criminal damage, robbery and violence against the person, although there was a rise in the number of thefts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20712568