JUST who then is to blame for the rise in crime, Mr Cowley?

How many years does it take a Labour Government to deal with the problems of crime? They've had eight years and people still do not feel safe, according to the Fear of Crime Survey.

I feel sorry for our overburdened police who have to spend an amazing amount of time filling in forms when they could be out on the street tackling crime.

MARK BRUNNER,

Redditch.