"But that figure does not take into account the value of all the donated services from the community."

The figure reportedly cost £150,000 to make and took four months to complete.

The figure took another step, and its foot sunk into the ground.

As he thought of marriage a figure took shape in his mind.

Then, a figure took shape in the darkness he watched.

The wiry figure would not take his eyes from him.

But the budget office last week set a higher figure, $7,068, taking into account housing costs around the country.

A figure stepped from the group and took his position at the door.

Let us not forget, however, that these figures only take account of reported violence.

That figure will stay the same this year, give or take a few thousand dollars.