The force is committed to reducing the level of violent crime in Greater Manchester. Over the last year it has increased the level of resources devoted to the prevention and detection of violent crime. Despite the low incidence of these crimes however, Greater Manchester Police recognise that there is considerable public concern about violent crime that contributes to people's fear of crime and general feeling of safety.
Violent crime can have a very significant and serious effect on victims.
In recognition of this, Greater Manchester Police Authority and Greater Manchester Police have invested heavily in improving the level and quality of victim support and witness care across the force. Greater Manchester Police recognise the link between drugs and crime and the devastating effect the misuse of drugs can have on local communities. There are two Greater Manchester objectives and one national key objective about drug related crime in the policing plan. Together, these objectives reflect the co-ordinated approach of the drugs strategy. This strategy tackles the problem of drugs in three ways.