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Crime in England: Thefts experienced by children aged 10-15
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as per the report ‘Crime in England & Wales, year ending March 2017’, show that there have been over 3,000 theft offences against adults aged 16 and over, in the year ending March 2017. While a slight decrease has been noticed compared to the previous year, theft […]
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Police Complaints in England and Wales, REVEALED
Security experts, Locksmithservice.co.uk have exposed data from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) to reveal the number of police complaints in England and Wales, 2016-17. These complaints, made by members of the public, relate to the conduct of people serving with the police, or to the direction and control (how the force is run) of […]
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The worst London boroughs for robbery and theft from the person
Figures from the Office for National Statistics as per the report, Overview of robbery and theft from the person: England and Wales, depicts a rise in the number of robberies and thefts from the person, recorded by the police in the year ending March 2017. A general pattern of decline was identified until March 2015, […]
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The worst London boroughs for bus crime
Crime is on the rise. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there has been a 13% increase in the number of police-recorded offences across England and Wales, and there has been an even greater rise in the number of violent offences, including knife crime, sexual offences and violence against the person. […]
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REVEALED: Where are Britain’s most overcrowded prisons?
From serious assaults behind bars to inmates let out in error, it is clear to see that there is no more room left in the British prison system. A recent prison population bulletin from the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that last month we were a whopping 13,076 prisoners over capacity, meaning we have overcrowded […]
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Hate Crime Offences Across England and Wales
With an increase in terror attacks and threats across the country, hate crime offences have becoming an increasingly concerning issue within society. Governmental reports have presented to us that it is a growing subject across all denominations, from sexual discrimination to religious vendettas. Leading on from this, Locksmithservice.co.uk reported on the most recent figures from […]
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Commercial property thefts per London Borough
Like so many personal property owners, those who possess commercial properties suffer the woes of having the added worry of security and stability. Commercial property owners are always at risk of losing thousands of pounds worth of money, products and stock from potential break ins and thefts. Be there a property in a secluded or […]
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6 ways to prevent vehicle crime
The vast majority of car drivers have fallen victim to some sort of vehicle crime, or will do, in their lifetime. Statistics suggest that between February and March this year, vehicle crime increased by an alarming 13% in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With thieves constantly finding new ways to commit car crime, it is […]
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UK Consumers Unimpressed With Smart Home Security
The rise of smart software From central heating and light sockets switched on by a swipe of an iPhone, to robotic PA’s named Alexa and front doors which open only by facial recognition; it’s safe to say we have the power to turn our average home into something smarter. Just last year, 80 million […]
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Revealed: The Worst London Boroughs for Unsolved Burglaries
Official figures reveal that in 2016 almost half of all investigations into London burglaries close before an arrest can be made, with a further 49% remaining ‘under investigation’. This staggering number of unsolved burglaries comes after Cressida Dick, London’s Met Police Commissioner, stated that the police will not “go in for meaningless activity” when it came […]
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