Between the constant decrease in burglaries and the slowdown in delinquency, the situation continues to improve in Rezé.
In 2020, Rezé, located on the outskirts of Nantes, was noted for its historic peak in burglaries. 848 had been recorded there during this dark year, to the point that local residents had banded together to watch for the slightest suspicious sign. In 2022, the town was designated as the most burglarized in France according to a ranking of Figaro . “There is, over the years, a movement of this type of delinquency from Nantes to the surrounding communities,” explained the deputy for public peace, Jean-Christophe Faës, in our columns.
In a press release published Thursday, the city of 43,000 inhabitants, whose figures are particularly scrutinized, has just shared a new report, illustrating a constant decline in burglaries. «578 and 2021, 419 and 2022, 298 in 2023 and 296 in 2024”it is indicated, according to data presented to elected officials by the Interdepartmental Directorate of the National Police in December. There is also mention of a drop in delinquency. “In cumulative figures over 10 months, general delinquency fell by 15.18% between 2023 and 2024 (2069 committed in 2023, compared to 1755 in 2024).”
Municipal police soon in place
For the town led by a diverse left-wing mayor, this lasting improvement comes from “partnerships” established in recent years through prevention, the protection of victims and the strengthening of public peace. Pairs of municipal police officers are now expected in the spring.
-“70% of Rezéennes supported the creation of a municipal policies proximity during the consultation organized in October 2022 »recalls Jean-Christophe Faës. “It’s now concrete. These are additional skills for the City. Our municipal police officers ensure a daily presence on the ground during the week and occasionally on weekends to be as close as possible to residents. Their arrival also facilitates work with the national police.. The opening of a prevention and public peace center is also planned for the end of the year.
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