A number of categories of criminal activity have dropped drastically compared with 2006.

     Mischief is down to 43 from 75, while theft under $5,000 is down to 23 from 33, for the month of April.

     Staff Sargent Al MacDonell says year-to-date vehicle accidents have also seen an increase from 89 to 124 this year. Adding, there has been an increase in reports of drug related activities, because officers have been focusing efforts on apprehending those involved.