Crime down but gun offences rise – The Times
“Crime is falling in England and Wales at an accelerating rate, according to figures from police forces published yesterday.”
The Times, 25th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Category: crime
Street crime special: Trigger-happy tales from Britain’s front line – The Independent
“Knife-wielding, gun-toting, pit-bull-packing hoodies are assailing us from every angle. They’re in the newspapers and on the television; the subject of police crackdowns, Government task forces and dinner-party debates.
But while ministers fear to tread our inner cities by night, the views of those best placed to discuss the issues surrounding street crime rarely see daylight.”
The Independent, 13th April 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Youth crime ‘up by two thirds in 10 years’ – Daily Telegraph
“The number of children and teenagers regularly committing crimes has soared since Labour came to power.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Report warns alcohol abuse and drugs ‘are behind most crimes’ – The Times
“Hard drug use and heavy drinking have been highlighted as key problems for Britain in a study by the Government’s Strategy Unit.”
The Times, 24th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Organised criminals exploit gaps in policing – The Times
“Organised criminals are exploiting gaps in policing created as officers become more concerned with hitting government targets and fighting terrorism, senior figures in the Metropolitan Police have warned.”
The Times, 22nd March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Violent crime strategy criticised – BBC News
“The Home Office has been lacking a long-term, strategic approach to preventing violent crime, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) said.”
BBC News, 21st February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cost of violent crime is over £13 billion a year – Daily Telegraph
“Violent crime costs the British economy more than £13 billion a year, according to a report released today.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lord Hunt: reduce crime by tackling health problems – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister Lord Hunt of Kings Heath has called on criminal justice professionals and health experts to work closely together to develop safer communities by tackling offenders’ health problems early to reduce crime.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th February 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Gun crime rises, while overall crime falls, Home Office says – The Guardian
“The fall in crime in England and Wales is accelerating, with a 9% drop recorded by the police, according to Home Office quarterly crime figures published today.”
The Guardian, 24th January 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The minister, Jacqui Smith, street strife and a late-night kebab in Peckham – The Times
“Jacqui Smith began the toughest week of her ministerial career yesterday trying to defend herself after saying that the streets of London were too dangerous to walk alone at night.”
The Times, 21st January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Each detected crime costs £10,000 – Daily Telegraph
“The number of crimes being solved by police has fallen or ground to a halt in nearly two thirds of forces in England and Wales, The Daily Telegraph has learned.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st January 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fixation with terrorism ‘exposes Britain to other security risks’ – The Times
“The national security effort focuses too heavily on terrorism at the expense of fighting organised crime, securing energy supplies and tackling other international threats, a report states today.”
The Times, 10th December 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Security agenda is out of date, thinktank says – The Guardian
“Whitehall’s notions of what constitutes national security are out of date, incoherent and need a radical shake-up, a report by the thinktank Demos will say today.”
The Guardian, 10th December 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Targets ‘let dangerous criminals escape net’ – The Times
“Police are neglecting to tackle serious, violent crimes and focusing instead on more minor offences as they strive to meet government targets, the man charged with shaping the future of policing in England and Wales has admitted.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Youngsters ‘call for more police’ – BBC News
“Six out of 10 young people want more police on the streets to protect them from crime, according to a survey.”
BBC News, 13th November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Targets ‘distort crime recording’ – BBC News
“Government pressure to meet targets for less serious crimes is forcing detectives off major investigations, a Police Federation report has claimed.”
BBC News, 12th November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Serious Crime Bill receives Royal Assent – Home Office
“The Serious Crime Bill has received Royal Assent today (30 October), providing police with strong powers to crack down on serious crime.”
Home Office press release, 30th October 2007
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Knife crime every 24 minutes – The Independent
“One offence involving a knife is committed every 24 minutes of the day, new figures from 37 police forces revealed last night.”
The Independent, 28th October 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gangs “safe houses” plan backed – BBC News
“Ministers are considering providing ‘safe houses’ for black youngsters who want to escape membership of a gang.”
BBC News, 18th October 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crime figures show decline – The Guardian
“Crime recorded by the police in England and Wales fell by 7% in the 12 months to June, according to Home Office figures published today.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
