Overall crime is once again down in Halifax, but 2015 saw a dramatic increase in homicides, robberies and traffic violations.

Year-end statistics released by Halifax Regional Police show a nearly eight percent decrease in total Criminal Code offences in 2015 compared to 2014. That includes double-digit drops in attempted murder (by 35 percent), theft under $5,000 (by 15 percent), possession of stolen goods (22 percent), prostitution (12 percent) and offensive weapons (28 percent).

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