Detailed interactive crime maps for England and Wales have been published by the Home Office - the first time anywhere in the world such information has been released.

The maps also detail which police officers are responsible for their area.

Home Secretary Theresa May has said they will give people the information they need to hold their local police to account and help bring down crime.

Crime trends will also be established as the site develops and this could be extended to include details on the outcomes of court cases in the future.

Information about local police appeals and the next police community meeting will also be published alongside the crime maps.

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