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Crime dropping in HRM…except for murders

September 20, 2016

Crime dropping in HRM…except for murders

Crime was down overall in H-R-M by 1% in the second quarter of the year. Police and RCMP released the latest stats showing violent crime dropped 8%, although homicides were up 200% and attempted murders by about 17%.

Property crime rose over 3%, although break-and-enters were down over 18%.