It's hard to measure crime, which can make news stories seem more worrying than they really are. We look past the headlines to explain the full picture.
Crime
43% of British adults polled said their police force was excellent or good and a majority said they felt safe on their streets. Read
Wolf whistling is unlikely to result in a prison sentence, even if misogyny is upgraded to a hate crime. Read
Crime
The government has given £5 million to the Scottish Police to help with the costs of policing President Trump’s visit. Other police forces can also apply for special funding to cover the costs. Read
Europe
Lorry design specifications are set by the EU, but the UK initially opposed its plans to allow safer lorries on the road. Read
A petition signed by over 100,000 people has asked parliament to make stealing pets a crime “in its own right”. Read
Crime
Over the long term, homicides (including murders) in London are down, even including victims of terrorist incidents. Read
Crime
In 2014, 0.9% of 10-15 year olds in England and Wales reported being in a street gang. In 2016/17, 0.7% did. Read
You are allowed to display the cross of St George, as long as it is safe and you have permission from whoever owns the site. Read
Crime
Met Police figures show crimes on mopeds, scooters and motorcycles have risen since last year but are currently falling each month. Read
We’ve looked at how the current law applies to “upskirting” and how proposed legislation would change this. Read
