JENNY GILRUTH MSP, the SNP MSP for Kinglassie, has welcomed latest figures that show a steep decline in recorded crime across Fife since the SNP came to power in 2007.

Recorded crime in Fife has fallen by 56% in the ten years between 2006/07 and 2015/16, part of a nationwide fall of 41%.

Ms Gilruth MSP for Glenrothes and Central Fife, believes this shows the success of SNP policies in policing and justice.

She said: “These are welcome figures that show a steep fall in recorded crime in the period since the SNP entered office in 2007 – and shows that SNP policies, such as having more police officers, have made our communities safer.

“It is excellent to see a decline in recorded crime of a massive 56% across Fife, part of a Scotland-wide picture that shows an overall fall of 41% since 2006/07.

“Having safe communities where everyone feels welcome are vital to creating the Scotland that we all want to see – and these figures show that, under the SNP, we have made significant progress in achieving this goal.”