#crime-rates

#crime-rates

Trump criticized European immigration policies, specifically mentioning London and Paris as unrecognizable after opening doors to jihad. He vowed to prevent a similar situation if re-elected in 2024. [ more ]

Mobile phone thefts in London have more than doubled in some areas, with different boroughs showing variations in theft rates. [ more ]

Orpington in southeast London has been listed as one of the most depressing places to live in the UK.

Factors contributing to Orpington's perception as a depressing place include lack of cultural amenities, limited recreational opportunities, and crime rates. [ more ]

Harrow and Bexley are considered the safest places in London based on crime rates.

Sutton, Waltham Forest, and Havering are identified as the most family-friendly areas in London based on factors like school quality and available green spaces. [ more ]

Thefts in the West End have tripled in the past two years, with wealthy foreign tourists being frequent targets.

Shoplifting and pick-pocketing currently make up around 60% of crime in the West End area. [ more ]

Ruth Dombey admitted concerns over the decrease in police in Sutton due to police abstractions, which move officers out of the borough.

Data from the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime shows that police abstractions in Sutton have more than doubled in recent years, with a quarter of police time spent outside the borough. [ more ]

Migrants in police custody after assaulting NYPD officers and stealing merchandise.

Five arrested, facing charges including robbery, assault, and possession of stolen property. [ more ]

Immigrants commit fewer crimes than U.S.-born individuals

Republican rhetoric on immigration and crime is based on false narratives [ more ]

Immigrants are less likely to engage in crime compared to U.S. residents.

Claims linking immigrants to crime are false and not supported by evidence. [ more ]

57% of Americans believe that the large number of migrants seeking to enter the US leads to more crime.

There is a stark difference in opinion on this issue across party lines, with 85% of Republicans linking immigration to crime compared to 31% of Democrats. [ more ]

Crime rates dropped in Brooklyn, but homicides increased in some neighborhoods.

Rates of major felonies dropped by an average of 10% in Brooklyn during the first month of 2024. [ more ]

Boston had a record-low number of homicides in 2023, with a high arrest and conviction rate.

Overall crime in Boston was up by 2%, but shootings decreased by 20%. [ more ]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón for his criminal justice policies during a Fox News debate with Governor Gavin Newsom.

DeSantis claims that Gascón's policies have led to a collapse in the county's law enforcement and increased crime rates. [ more ]

Conservative candidate for London mayor, Susan Hall, claimed to have had her card wallet stolen on the London Underground but it was later returned with all its contents.

Hall used the incident to criticize Sadiq Khan's London and highlight the increase in thefts and robberies.

Crime is a key topic in the upcoming mayoral election.

Hall was mocked on social media for the incident. [ more ]

Susan Hall's claim of being a victim of pickpocketing on the London Tube fell apart when it was revealed that her missing items were returned by a member of the public.

Hall accused Mayor Sadiq Khan of allowing crime to spiral out of control, despite the fact that her wallet was returned with the cash intact.

Hall's criticism of London's security under Khan highlights a larger political issue. [ more ]

A new study shows that overdose prevention centers do not lead to an increase in crime rates in surrounding neighborhoods.

Harm reduction approaches prioritize public health over drug-law enforcement.

These policies can increase the likelihood of people entering treatment. [ more ]

Alleged armed robber caught after stealing $91,200 worth of jewelry in Downtown Brooklyn.

Crime rates up in the 84th Precinct with robberies increasing by 200% year-over-year. [ more ]

Cops arrested a burglar in Fort Greene after a neighbor's tip-off.

Crime rates down in Fort Greene's 88th Precinct, with most major crime categories decreasing or remaining stable compared to the previous year. [ more ]

Robbery at a weed shop in Clinton Hill involving theft of cannabis products and cash, with suspects at large.

Overall decrease in robberies in Clinton Hill's 88th Precinct but significant increase in grand larceny auto cases. [ more ]

Police are looking for three individuals involved in a subway station robbery in East New York.

There has been a decrease in reported robberies in the 73rd Precinct compared to the same time period in 2023. [ more ]

Brian Rose running for 2024 London mayoral elections under London Real party.

Focus on improving crime rates and privatizing Transport for London. [ more ]

Sadiq Khan highlights impact of living costs on crime rates in London

Mayor calls for a national strategy to address causes of crime [ more ]

Southwark recorded the most crimes in south east London, followed by Lewisham and Greenwich.

Bexley was identified as the 'safest' borough in the area with fewer reported crimes. [ more ]

Havering Council prioritizes resident safety after Romford stabbing

Havering remains relatively safe compared to other London boroughs in terms of crime rates and knife crimes. [ more ]