Trafford police's Chf Supt Janette McCormick has set out her aims for the division in a special New Year message.

The borough's divisional police commander - who took over from Andy Holt in March, when he became South Yorkshire's assistant chief constable - said: "First of all on behalf of myself and all of the police officers and staff working across Trafford, I would like to wish local communities a very enjoyable and safe 2007.

"Over the last year, with support from our partners, we have worked very hard to drive down crime and disorder across the borough and make the streets safer, achieving significant successes in reducing burglaries and robberies.

"We have also focused our efforts on tackling anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related crime to improve the quality of life for all residents."

Last April, in her first interview after taking up the roll, she told Billboard that a big challenge would be maintaining the high standards set in the previous 12 months. So looking forward to 2007 what are her hopes for the borough?

"During the next 12 months, with the introduction of the Copshop and new police community support officers, we hope to build further links with communities and address those crimes that are of most concern.

"Furthermore, we aim to reduce the number of vehicle-related offences, which have started to increase as more people are leaving expensive items such as satellite navigation systems and mobiles in their vehicles.

"We do need the public's help to drive down car crime as by following some simple crime prevention tips, people can greatly reduce the risk of becoming a target.

"Under the Force's vehicle crime campaign we are encouraging drivers to remove all of their valuables when leaving their vehicle unattended as well as keeping their car keys hidden when at home."

She added: "In 2007, we are also determined to maintain the reductions in burglaries and robberies, along with addressing firearms offences.

"In addition, we will continue to encourage people to report incidents of domestic abuse and support them through the criminal justice process to prevent repeat victimisation."