The latest crime figures for Saint Joseph show a big drop in burglaries. Police Chief Chris Connally says last year from January to May there were 325 burglaries; this year there were 234.

Connally says neighbors watching out for each other can make a difference, and may be a large part of the decrease since a spike in burglaries two years ago. He says the trend is encouraging.

The Police Department offers free security surveys for homes and businesses. To schedule a survey call Sgt. Greg Gilpin at 236.1473.