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london
www.standard.co.uk
4 days ago
London

Three men stabbed to death in horrific London bank holiday weekend violence

Three men were stabbed to death during a bank holiday weekend in London, highlighting the rising knife and gun crime in the city. [ more ]
NewsChain
1 week ago
London

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Knife crime offences in London rose in 2023 but haven't reached pre-pandemic levels. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
London

Man With Sword Stabs Several People in London, Police Say

Knife crime incident in northeast London during the morning commute hours resulted in five people being hospitalized. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

The south east London borough that's a hotspot for phone theft

Southwark is the borough with the third highest number of phone thefts in London.
The regeneration of the south bank has made Southwark an attractive target for thieves. Lambeth is the next south London borough with a high number of phone thefts. [ more ]
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nypd
New York Post
1 day ago
New York City

Cops release photos of creep who choked woman with belt on NYC street, dragged her between cars to rape her

The NYPD is hunting for a suspect involved in a disturbing attack in the Bronx where a woman was sexually assaulted between two cars. [ more ]
QNS
1 week ago
Cars

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts increase, grand larcenies on the decline in April 2024 - QNS

Vehicle thefts increased in northern and southern Queens while grand larcenies decreased, according to the latest crime stats. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Police seek suspect in daylight dognapping of family Shih Tzu in East New York * Brooklyn Paper

Pet theft is a concerning crime; NYPD seeks public support in solving the dognapping incident. [ more ]
West Side Rag
2 months ago
Upper West Side

UWS Major Crime Rates Rise This Year, as Citywide Major Crime Rates Fall: NYPD

Overall decrease in major crime categories in NYC for February 2024 compared to 2023.
Transit crime incidents decreased significantly in February after additional police deployment. [ more ]
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shoplifting
BBC News
2 weeks ago
UK news

Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales

Shoplifting offences in England and Wales have reached a 20-year high, with police recording over 430,000 incidents, up by a third from the previous year. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Shoplifting offences soar to highest level in 20 years, new figures show

Shoplifting offences in England and Wales reach a 20-year high. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

One tough cookie: Alleged crook arrested for assaulting Brooklyn Heights store clerk over $4 treat theft * Brooklyn Paper

Clerk assaulted over$4 cookie
Reported robberies up 125% in 84th Precinct [ more ]
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public-safety
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

The shocking number of crimes at train stations and on-board trains in Bromley

Train stations and trains are prone to crimes due to their transient nature, with increases in offenses reported at multiple Bromley stations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Intruder Breaks Into Los Angeles Mayor's Residence

The Getty House, the official residence of Mayor Karen Bass, was broken into but she and her family are safe. [ more ]
sfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Mayor Breed Touts Claim That Crime Is Down 7% In SF Over the Last Year

Crime statistics in San Francisco show overall crime was down by 7% in 2023, according to Mayor London Breed.
Breed's claim that her leadership and efforts are responsible for the decrease in crime is being scrutinized. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in east London

Police launched a murder investigation after a stabbing incident in east London, with one man dead and another arrested. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago
London

Man charged with murder after woman, 66, stabbed to death in Edgware

Increase in knife-related crimes in England and Wales. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Car severely damaged in 'hit-and-run' crash on residential street

Alleged hit-and-run crash severely damaged a car in Elm Park, involving two cars colliding.
Vehicle crime is a prevalent issue in Elm Park, with 105 incidents recorded in the last year according to Met Police data. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Controversial attack ad on Sadiq Khan made solely by Tory HQ, source says

Conservative attack video on London created by central party, not mayoral candidate
Video filled with dubious claims and incorrect scenes received negative feedback from party members [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London

East London boroughs in capital's top five for level of car thefts

Havering is one of the top five London boroughs for car thefts.
Brentwood is the most targeted town in the UK for car thefts. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Bodega worker arrested after allegedly attacking co-worker with bat in Boerum Hill: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Reports of felony assault up by more than 22% year-to-date in Boerum Hill's 84th Precinct. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn bar stabbing leaves man dead, suspect at large: cops | amNewYork

Brooklyn detectives seek suspect in fatal stabbing at Catch 22 bar in Bay Ridge.
The 68th Precinct has been reported as one of the safest in the city with no homicides year-to-date through March 31. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Cops look to ID suspects involved in brutal Valentine's Day stabbing at Coney Island subway station * Brooklyn Paper

Police seeking assistance in identifying eight suspects in a Valentine's Day subway assault
Felony assaults down year-to-date in the 60th Precinct [ more ]
Mission Local
1 week ago
Dining

Mira como se postulan: El problema No. 1 de Mark Farrell es la delincuencia, ya sea al alza o a la baja

Mark Farrell focuses on addressing public safety concerns based on residents' feelings rather than crime statistics. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Burlington store guard turns tables on armed would-be shoplifter by opening fire: sources

Retail theft incidents are on the rise in 2023. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Migrant Crime Wave' Not Supported by Data, Despite High-Profile Cases

Despite claims of a migrant crime wave, police data indicates that there has been no surge in crime since migrants arrived in New York.
Overall crime rates, including major categories of crime like rape, murder, and shootings, have actually decreased since April 2022. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Germany: Violent crime reaches 15-year high report DW 04/06/2024

Recorded violent crime in Germany rose significantly, reaching a 15-year high.
Overall crime in Germany increased by 5.5% in 2023, with a 9.3% rise compared to 2019. [ more ]
Poynter
1 month ago
Data science

No, crime has not 'skyrocketed' under Joe Biden, as Rep. Nancy Mace claimed - Poynter

Crime has not skyrocketed under President Biden; violent crimes have actually declined.
Criminologists attribute crime patterns to pandemic disruptions, with some crime types rising but others falling. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Cars

Police in England and Wales fail to catch any car thieves in 100 neighbourhoods

Police struggle to solve car theft cases across England and Wales with over 85% remaining unsolved.
Thieves use sophisticated technology to bypass security systems and commit vehicle crimes, posing a challenge for law enforcement. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Progressive advocate accuses Mayor Eric Adams of fueling subway crime fears in fiery radio interview | amNewYork

Progressive attorney accuses Mayor Adams of fueling fear around subway crime with harmful rhetoric.
Subway crime rates have decreased recently despite the perception of increasing crime due to specific incidents highlighted. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 month ago
Digital life

Harlow worst place in Essex for mobile phone thefts, new research shows

Harlow has the highest rate of phone thefts in Essex with 9 per 10,000 residents.
Maldon is the safest area with a phone theft rate of 0.91 per 10,000 residents. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Looks to Change the Conversation on Immigration and Crime

Biden emphasizes progress on immigration and crime despite GOP criticism
Biden highlights $350 billion for local law enforcement from stimulus package [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Krugman: Bidencare is a really big deal for millions of Americans

Joe Biden has made Obamacare a bigger deal and improved life for millions of Americans.
Biden has achieved positive economic, employment, and crime statistics despite predictions of failure by his political opponents. [ more ]
Poynter
3 months ago
Media industry

Newsrooms working to transform their crime coverage are seeing the payoffs - Poynter

News stories about crime have focused on homicide and overrepresented communities of color.
Many newsrooms produce one-off crime stories that lack context and follow-up. [ more ]
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