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
Masculinity is in crisis. Or, at least, that's what Labour MP Diane Abbott suggested when she argued that rapid economic and social change is having a detrimental impact on male … Read
Crime
According to Yvette Cooper, though crime is falling there have been fewer arrests and fewer cases solved. Is this bad news? And does she have a point? Read
Crime
If you've been following the news this week the following might have caught your attention: Sun, 13 May 2013 Daily Mail, 13 May 2013 Off the back of a Sun … Read
Crime
As the Ministry of Justice announces the latest update to its 're-offending revolution', exactly what problems is the Government trying to face? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
This morning we heard the Queen set out the Government's plans in her speech in the House of Lords. The 2013-14 parliamentary session was opened with the announcement of 19 … Read
Crime
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has unearthed a fifteen-fold increase in the number of 'community resolutions' dealing with violent crime. Are cuts behind this shift in policing methods? Read
Crime
Domestic violence is a crime often associated with male perpetrators. But are they more often the victims? Read
Crime
While perception of anti-social behaviour is high, police recorded incidents have been steadily declining. What does this tell us about how crime is measured? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
This list has now been superseded by our new tool Full Fact Finder. Full Fact constantly draws upon a whole host of resources to show you where facts are from. … Read
Crime
"Serious and repeat criminals should not expect to escape with a caution." Those were the words of Secretary of State for Justice Chris Grayling this morning as the Government launched … Read
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