Downtown Prince George survey reveals serious statistics
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Downtown Survey
PRINCE GEORGE – Jaw dropping statistics when it comes to the damages caused by crime in the downtown core. A survey from Downtown Prince George indicates crime has cost businesses millions of dollars this year. “They estimated about 4.5 million in damages in the last 12 months” said Executive Director of Downtown Prince George Chrisie Berry.
“This is all, broken windows, fires, graffiti, vandalism, theft and all that stuff is between 55 businesses is $4.5 million in damages. That’s really what stood out the most to us. Between the survey and the responses we got at the rally, the downtown businesses and the community are seeing the same thing, right? They want downtown to be vibrant and a place they want to go, but right now they don’t feel safe doing that.” said Berry.
The 4.5 million dollar impact includes a single 2 million dollar loss for a fire explosion which still leaves a 2.5 million dollar hit over the twelve months to downtown business. One local Councillor says the survey’s results should surprise no-one and adds concerns are being heard and solutions are being discussed.
