Violent crime in Dundee has fallen by 25% in the last year, according to police figures.
There were 195 incidents recorded between April 2013 and March this year, compared to the five-year average of 260.
A breakdown of the statistics shows robberies down 37% and serious assaults down 17%.
The number of attempted murders fell by 65% and there was only one murder, down from the five-year average of two.
The reductions were welcomed by Chief Superintendent Eddie Smith who will deliver his first annual crime report for Dundee to city councillors next week since he took over Tayside Division.
Chief Superintendent Smith said: “Keeping people safe in Dundee South is primarily achieved through combating issues that relate to the night-time economy and resulting alcohol-fuelled disorder and violence.
“The broad range of work we undertake with licensed premises is key to the reduction in violence and obtaining further such reductions.
“We have run training for door and bar staff to ensure they are fully committed to the responsible sale of alcohol and maintenance of a safe environment within premises.
“Operation Frankie has seen officers assist door staff in ensuring members of the public who have consumed too much alcohol are not allowed entry to premises and those entering are searched when applicable.”
In Dundee North, around 50% of violent crimes are domestic and often happen in homes.
“Tackling domestic abuse in all its guises remains a key priority of Police Scotland and through working with our partner agencies we have continued to improve the support we provide to victims and the management we undertake of the offender.
“Our commitment to supporting the victims of domestic abuse is evidenced by our officers visiting 97.5% domestic victims within 24 hours of the offender being released on bail,” the chief superintendent said.
There were more than 1,500 domestic abuse crimes recorded.
The figures show a substantial rise in the number of reported crimes of indecency, with 338 incidents during the year compared to the five-year average of 210.
The detection rate for rape has, however, gone up by 9%.
The force has been targeting organised crime groups involved in the heroin trade, with a shift in emphasis from simply seizing drugs to targeting the assets funded by crime.
The number of incidents of drug supply, cultivation and production is down 26% to 147. The chief superintendent’s report also covers anti-social behaviour.
He said: “This year has seen a decrease in reported incidents of vandalism with 415 fewer incidents being reported against the five-year average.”
He continued: “In the coming months, with the onset of warmer weather, misuse of motorcycles will be robustly targeted with Operation Challenge.
“This will aim to deter and detect offenders by high visibility patrols in areas which in the past have suffered from such behaviour.”
He also welcomed a 26% fall in housebreaking to 560 crimes, saying this was down partly to the targeting of prolific offenders, although the detection rate is down by 9% to just 18%.
“In the coming months we will strive to increase detection rates for housebreaking, building on good practice that has been identified and ensuring appropriate investigative support.
“Regular meetings take place between local policing area and CID (Criminal Investigation Division) commanders to analyse all housebreakings and ensure that appropriate opportunities are taken to detect them,” Mr Smith said.