Crime drops 10% on Southern rail network

In total, there were 543 fewer crimes reported, with violent crime falling by 107 instances and criminal damage down by 225.

Notifiable crime has reduced even further. Just over 14% fewer notifiable crimes were reported last year.

Crime levels are now less than half the number recorded in 2003.

David Hynes, Southern's head of security said: "Combating crime is very much a partnership effort and we are grateful for the significant contribution made by BTP and Transport for London in helping us to achieve these excellent results.

"Southern has invested significant amounts of time, effort and money, resulting in these tremendous figures. In addition to more CCTV, help points and better trained staff, we have worked very closely with BTP on reducing crime on our network.

"Although this is good news for our passengers and staff, we recognise that crime needs to be reduced further. We will continue to work hard to maintain this positive trend."