Crime Down By 21 Percent in Suisun City (Poll)

The streets of Suisun are safer than they were a year ago, despite the challenges of Realignment, a growing number of violent crimes in nearby Fairfield and sweeping budget cuts that have affected nearly every facet of government in this region.

Still, the is reporting a 21 percent decline in crime which includes burglaries ( down 49 percent from last year) and robberies (down 58 percent from 2011).

It's not all good news in the City of Suisun, however. Auto theft climbed up by 19 percent from last year

What has changed from last year? Chief Ed Dadisho attributes the decline to community groups which have taken a more active role in keeping their neighborhood safe. Events such as this Tuesday's National Night Out help strengthen that bond that law enforcement finds so valuabe.

Dadisho said that the department's proactive law enforcement practices have also played a major role in the reduction of crime. 

“Our patrol officers have been more proactive, arresting so many burglars and other criminals," he said in a SSPD press release. "They are also being much more visible – which deters crimes from even taking place.  Our Code Enforcement officers have been busy cleaning up neighborhoods so they don’t become blight, and our crime prevention and community involvement efforts are paying off because more and more people call dispatch when they see suspicious activity.  Our Dispatchers are also part of this mix because all the calls come through them and they put out that great information that our line officers use to catch the suspect."

Take a look at the stats: