VIOLENT crime, burglaries and incidents of antisocial behaviour are down in Colchester, according to recent figures.

Crime figures for the town are released one month late every month.

Figures for Colchester in February 2012 show 428 reported crimes compared to 431 during the same month last year.

The number of burglaries dropped by more than 30 per cent with 23 fewer incidents of antisocial behaviour and three fewer violent crimes.