A CAMPAIGN targeting domestic burglary in Lancashire has been hailed a resounding success.

Operation reassure was launched across the county in November and ran until January 25. In that time some 3,400 arrests were made with the majority of individuals being charged with burglary and other offences.

The operation has seen a two per cent reduction in domestic burglary for January -- which accounts for 250 less victims in the county. Police said prior to the operation, burglary offences in Lancashire were on the rise.

Officers -- mostly detectives from the Major Crime Unit -- from headquarters were despatched into the force's six divisions and the mounted branch spent two weeks in the divisions.

Detection rates for burglary have also improved, up around two per cent.

Detective chief superintendent Adrian McAllister, who led the operation, said: "Officers across the county have clearly demonstrated their commitment to targeting burglary and other types of crime that affect people's quality of life.

"The intelligence-led targeting tactics employed by Operation Reassure will still be used across Lancashire as the constabulary continues to crackdown on domestic burglary and associated offences. The message is clear. We will not tolerate this type of crime in Lancashire and we will put to use all out techniques and powers to detect and arrest those responsible."

DCS McAllister added that once people are arrested, police work with magistrates to ensure they refuse police bail and stop criminals re-offending.

And he urged people to build on the support they have shown by providing officers with information.