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Viv Beck: Heart of the City CEO on the drop in retail crime in the Auckland CBD
A coordinated response between the Police and Auckland Council is being credited for a steep drop in retail crime in the CBD.
The number of thefts and burglaries has fallen 50% since January last year.
Heart of the City Chief Executive Viv Beck says while some haven't seen it yet, there's been a noticeable decrease.
She told Ryan Bridge the next step is tackling anti-social behaviour.
Beck says there needs to be more mental health and health resources thrown at the problem.
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