Police are hailing a big fall in recorded crime in Dundee.
Violent crimes are down by a quarter and offences that most affect communities, such as housebreaking and vandalism, have plummeted even more.
The man in charge of policing in Tayside, Chief Superintendent Hamish Macpherson, said the result of the hard work by his officers meant fewer people were becoming victims.
The official figures relate to crimes recorded between April and September, the first six months since Police Scotland took over responsibility for law and order in the city from Tayside Police.
The overall reduction in violent crime was 25% compared to the five-year average, with serious assaults down 20%, robbery down 45% and common assaults down 4%.
The number of vandalism incidents recorded was down 29% while housebreaking fell by 35% and shoplifting by 18%.
Across the city the total number of crimes involving violence, sexual offences, dishonesties, vandalism, fireraising and malicious mischief came to 3,867.
That was an 18% drop compared to the five-year average and meant 828 fewer crimes were recorded.
Chief Superintendent Macpherson said: “The reductions we have seen are testament to the dedication of all our officers and staff in the Dundee local policing areas, with the support of their Tayside and national colleagues.
“A reduction of crime represents crime that is prevented, as well as a community that is vigilant against crime. It is also a key indication of a professional and hardworking police service.”
Crime rates varied sharply between city wards. Maryfield, which includes the city centre, had by far the highest number of recorded crimes at 1,221. That was double the next nearest.
By contrast the Ferry had only 131 crimes which works out at just one every 43 hours.
Policing plans for each ward are in the process of being updated but each area now has three teams of community officers, led by a sergeant, to deal with issues.