spancer
03-02-07, 05:16 AM
Crime in England and Wales remains stable according to the British Crime Survey (BCS) and has fallen by three per cent according to the Recorded Crime Statistics, both published today.
Overall violent crime also remains stable according to the BCS, having fallen by 43 per cent since 1995 and police recorded violent crime fell by one per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Recorded violent crime resulting in an injury is down seven per cent. The risk of becoming a victim of crime has increased from 23 per cent to 24 per cent, however it remains historically low after peaking at 40 per cent in 1995.:)
Relax now.
Overall violent crime also remains stable according to the BCS, having fallen by 43 per cent since 1995 and police recorded violent crime fell by one per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Recorded violent crime resulting in an injury is down seven per cent. The risk of becoming a victim of crime has increased from 23 per cent to 24 per cent, however it remains historically low after peaking at 40 per cent in 1995.:)
Relax now.