Menu
26/01/2006
Report reveals increase in violent crime
The Home Office has today released a report revealing that violent crime particularly gun crime and robbery are all on the increase in the UK.
The report states that violent crime is on the increase, despite a fall in the total amount of criminal behaviour recorded.
According to the statistics, violent crime rose by 4%, between July and September last year, in comparison to the same period in 2004.
The total number of robberies reported to police, increased by 11%, although there was a decrease in overall crime by 1% in the same period.
The report added that since the introduction of desirable top of the range gadgets, such as mobile phones, iPods and PlayStation portables, the number of teenagers mugging each other for these item, has greatly contributed to the rise in violent crime.
In 2005 gun-related crimes was up by 1%.
The Home Office Crime figures can greatly differ from the British Crime Survey (BCS), which polls people's experience of crime.
The BCS' report indicated a drop in overall crime by 2% and also a decrease in violent crime by 5%.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke said that he had been concerned for some time that Home Office crime statistics have been questioned and challenged, and it can be confusing to some people as to what is happening in the country in regards to crime statistics.
Norman Brennan, the Director of the Victims of Crime Trust, called for the recruitment of at least 50,000 extra police officers to help "reclaim the streets" from what he described as "criminal untouchables".
In 2002, the government set up a Street Crime Initiative, which targeted the 10 areas worst hit by crime.
This saw a reduction in offences by almost a third, but since the £81 million project ended in April 2005, the figures in street crime have escalated.
(EF/SP)
The report states that violent crime is on the increase, despite a fall in the total amount of criminal behaviour recorded.
According to the statistics, violent crime rose by 4%, between July and September last year, in comparison to the same period in 2004.
The total number of robberies reported to police, increased by 11%, although there was a decrease in overall crime by 1% in the same period.
The report added that since the introduction of desirable top of the range gadgets, such as mobile phones, iPods and PlayStation portables, the number of teenagers mugging each other for these item, has greatly contributed to the rise in violent crime.
In 2005 gun-related crimes was up by 1%.
The Home Office Crime figures can greatly differ from the British Crime Survey (BCS), which polls people's experience of crime.
The BCS' report indicated a drop in overall crime by 2% and also a decrease in violent crime by 5%.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke said that he had been concerned for some time that Home Office crime statistics have been questioned and challenged, and it can be confusing to some people as to what is happening in the country in regards to crime statistics.
Norman Brennan, the Director of the Victims of Crime Trust, called for the recruitment of at least 50,000 extra police officers to help "reclaim the streets" from what he described as "criminal untouchables".
In 2002, the government set up a Street Crime Initiative, which targeted the 10 areas worst hit by crime.
This saw a reduction in offences by almost a third, but since the £81 million project ended in April 2005, the figures in street crime have escalated.
(EF/SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 October 2005
Violent crime increases by 6%
Violent crime in England and Wales increased by 6% in the three months to the end of June, compared to last year’s figures, the latest Home Office figures have revealed. However, overall recorded crime dropped by 2% during the same period.
Violent crime increases by 6%
Violent crime in England and Wales increased by 6% in the three months to the end of June, compared to last year’s figures, the latest Home Office figures have revealed. However, overall recorded crime dropped by 2% during the same period.
25 January 2005
Survey reveals falling level of some crimes
The overall crime rate in England and Wales is continuing to fall, according to the results of the British Crime Survey (BCS). The survey showed that the overall crime rate fell by 11%, in the year ending September 2004.
Survey reveals falling level of some crimes
The overall crime rate in England and Wales is continuing to fall, according to the results of the British Crime Survey (BCS). The survey showed that the overall crime rate fell by 11%, in the year ending September 2004.
21 April 2005
Figures reports rise in violent crime
Violent crime is on the rise, police figures have revealed, increasing by 9% in the last three months of 2004. However, overall crime fell compared with the same period last year, with the total number of crimes recorded by police in England and Wales in the last quarter falling by 5% to 1,381,400.
Figures reports rise in violent crime
Violent crime is on the rise, police figures have revealed, increasing by 9% in the last three months of 2004. However, overall crime fell compared with the same period last year, with the total number of crimes recorded by police in England and Wales in the last quarter falling by 5% to 1,381,400.
21 July 2005
Police report violent crime reaches new high
The number of cases of violent crime against people recorded by police has reached a new high. Police figures recorded 1,035,046 cases in England and Wales in the year 2004 to 2005 - a rise of 8% on the previous year. Overall crime figures dropped by 6% to 5.6 million incidents, with a 20% fall in burglary and a 17% fall in car thefts.
Police report violent crime reaches new high
The number of cases of violent crime against people recorded by police has reached a new high. Police figures recorded 1,035,046 cases in England and Wales in the year 2004 to 2005 - a rise of 8% on the previous year. Overall crime figures dropped by 6% to 5.6 million incidents, with a 20% fall in burglary and a 17% fall in car thefts.
21 October 2004
Violent crime and firearms offences on the rise: police figures
Despite an overall crime dip of 5%, violent crime in England and Wales has risen by 11% compared to the same quarter last year, according to police figures out today. Firearm offences rose overall by 3% - the biggest hikes were for offences that resulted in no injury, at 28%, and for the use of imitation firearms.
Violent crime and firearms offences on the rise: police figures
Despite an overall crime dip of 5%, violent crime in England and Wales has risen by 11% compared to the same quarter last year, according to police figures out today. Firearm offences rose overall by 3% - the biggest hikes were for offences that resulted in no injury, at 28%, and for the use of imitation firearms.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
