The line graph provides a detailed representation of crime in three distinct areas in the city centre of Manchester between 2003 and 2012.
Overall, the number of crimes increased over the period, while the number of burglaries decreased.
On the one hand, burglary was the highest. Burglary increased from 3,500 to 3,700 in one year. Then it decreased dramatically. It was 1,000 in the middle of the period. It increased with fluctuations, and at the end it was approximately 1,400.
On the other hand, the number of robberies was the same at the beginning and at the end. During the period, it remained steady with slight fluctuations. However, car theft showed the opposite trend. In 2003, it was between 2,500 and 2,000. Car theft declined with instabilities, and in 2008, it was 2,000. Moreover, it rose significantly over three years. In 2010, it was near 2,500. After one year, vehicle theft declined. Then, in 2012, it increased from 2,500 to 2,700.
In summary, over the period, the number of robberies remained the same. However, car theft increased over the period, while burglary decreased.