OVERNIGHT on January 27 and 28, a recycling bin was emptied into a driveway on Mill Road, Okehampton and then stolen.

If anyone saw anything contact police by email at [email protected] or call 101, quoting crime reference number CR/006813/17.

Sometime between January 15 and 26, an attempt was made to remove the rubber seal from a glass door in a house on New Street, Chagford. No entry was gained. Anyone who has any information, or may have seen anything suspicious in the area is asked to contact police, quoting crime reference number CR/006114/17.

At 8.15am on January 28 on Westbridge Close, Okehampton, a red Peugeot 206 had some windows broken. A white Transit van was seen in the area at the same time. If you saw anything suspicious, contact police. CR/006774/17.

Police have seen a rise in recorded crime in 2016 compared to 2015 figures. There were 81,949 total recorded crimes for 2016 compared to 77,465 in 2015, a rise of 4,484 crimes or 5.8%

Deputy chief constable Paul Netherton, said: ’Crime figures only represent a minor part of what we as a police force actually do; around 80% of our business is non-crime related.

’We have one of the highest levels of public confidence of any force across the country, and this means that people feel supported and confident that we will take their crime seriously. The upshot of this confidence from our public, is that we will see a rise in the reporting of certain crime types.

’We have worked hard as a force to improve our response in a number of key crime areas such as rape, sexual offences, modern slavery and domestic violence.

’In recent years we have seen a huge rise in both current and historic reporting in these areas, and I am encouraged that victims are finding the courage to come forward and reach out to us knowing that that they will be supported.

’No victim should suffer in silence, and Devon and Cornwall Police will continue to work hard to support these people and to give a voice to each and every one of them, regardless if this sees a rise in our crime figures.’