Huge rise in hate crime across London, new figures reveal
8 years ago

Huge rise in hate crime across London, new figures reveal

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Charities have expressed alarm at “deeply worrying” new police figures showing a considerable rise in hate-related crime in London over the last year, saying the EU referendum “undeniably” played a role. The number of victims of religious and racist hate crime has risen almost 20 per cent, from 14,004 to 16,618, and victims of faith hate have seen an 18 per cent increase from 1,699 to 2,000 within the same time period, when the issue of Brexit dominated national debate. Only about 3 per cent of all disability crimes are reported nationwide.” US Sikhs ask for hate-crime probe after man told 'go back to your own country' and shot The figures follow a surge in 999 calls about hate crimes around the time of the EU referendum last year. “Tackling hate crimes such as racist crime, domestic violence and homophobic crime is a high priority for the Metropolitan Police,” the spokesperson said.

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Police forces see sharp spike in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes in past 18 months
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Police forces see sharp spike in Islamophobic and antisemitic hate crimes in past 18 months

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They show that: - Greater Manchester Police recorded an average of 13 antisemitic offences …

What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?
3 months, 1 week ago

What are ‘non-crime hate incidents’ which have become so hated in the UK?

Al Jazeera  

Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found. On November 12, Allison Pearson, a columnist for the right-wing newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, claimed she was being investigated for a “non-crime hate incident”. Whether the police were investigating Pearson for a non-crime hate incident or, indeed, for a criminal offence, …

‘It is unacceptable’: L.A. County hate crimes reached an all-time high last year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It is unacceptable’: L.A. County hate crimes reached an all-time high last year

LA Times  

Jewish students at El Camino Real High School walk out in response to recent antisemitic incidents at the school. A father on his way to a Tarzana synagogue was interrupted by a man threatening to “kill all of you Jews.” The grim encounters were among the record-breaking number of hate crimes reported across L.A. County last year, an increase fueled …

UK Think Tank Says Hate-Incident Focus Weakens Crime Fighting
4 months ago

UK Think Tank Says Hate-Incident Focus Weakens Crime Fighting

Live Mint  

-- The focus by some UK police forces on tracking alleged hate incidents is hampering their ability to fight serious crime as well as risking “a broader chilling effect” on free speech, a British conservative think tank says. In a report released on Monday, London-based Policy Exchange cited official figures that police in Essex, northeast of London, recorded 21.5 NCHIs …

Religious hate crimes soar by up to 25% as offences against Jews and Muslims surge amid Israel-Palestine conflict
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Religious hate crimes soar by up to 25% as offences against Jews and Muslims surge amid Israel-Palestine conflict

Daily Mail  

Religious hate crime rose by a quarter to record levels as offences against Jews and Muslims surged amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, official figures show. There were a record 10,484 religious hate crime offences recorded by police in the year to March, a 25 per cent increase from 8,370 the previous year. A MailOnline graphic showing the number of hate crimes …

Anti-Semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since October 7 massacre - overtaking Islamophobic incidents for the first time
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since October 7 massacre - overtaking Islamophobic incidents for the first time

Daily Mail  

Anti-semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since the October 7 massacre, new data shows. Anti-semitic hate crime in London has skyrocketed four fold since the October 7 massacre, new data shows Your browser does not support iframes. People attended a Campaign Against Antisemitism rally outside New Scotland Yard in central London, on October 25, seeking police action …

Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows
10 months, 1 week ago

Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Reports of antisemitic hate crimes …

SCOTLAND'S police force has been bombarded with 10,000 hate crime complaints since law came into force
10 months, 2 weeks ago

SCOTLAND'S police force has been bombarded with 10,000 hate crime complaints since law came into force

Daily Mail  

Scotland's under-pressure police force has been bombarded with an astonishing 10,000 hate crime complaints since the SNP’s law came into force. Since April 1, so-called ‘Recorded Hate Crime Aggravators’ have included more than 580 cases involving race, around 200 for sexual orientation, 32 relating to transgender and one citing ‘variations in sex characteristics’. Tory MSP Sharon Dowey said: ‘Everyone knew …

Police chief reveals less than one per cent of all 'hate crimes' reported in Scotland are turning into 'actual investigations' - as JK Rowling leads backlash against Humza Yousaf's 'authoritarian' law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Police chief reveals less than one per cent of all 'hate crimes' reported in Scotland are turning into 'actual investigations' - as JK Rowling leads backlash against Humza Yousaf's 'authoritarian' law

Daily Mail  

Less than one per cent of all 'hate crimes' reported in Scotland are turning into 'actual investigations', the Scottish Police Federation has claimed. David Kennedy, the general secretary of Scotland's police federation, has been heavily critical of Humza Yousaf's shambolic hate crime laws since they were enacted on Monday. David Kennedy, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, said …

New Scottish hate crime laws spark 3,000 reports in just one day but police rule out JK Rowling's ten online posts from prosecution - prompting trans newsreader India Willoughby to bemoan 'stardust in
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Scottish hate crime laws spark 3,000 reports in just one day but police rule out JK Rowling's ten online posts from prosecution - prompting trans newsreader India Willoughby to bemoan 'stardust in

Daily Mail  

Almost 4,000 complaints have been made in 48 hours to Police Scotland under its new hate crime laws but JK Rowling will not be amongst those who the force investigate, it has been revealed. Trans newsreader India Willoughby accused Police Scotland of having 'star dust' in their eyes for failing to take action against JK Rowling over a string of …

Number of anti-Semitic hate crimes across Britain rose dramatically in the weeks after outbreak of Israel-Hamas war - as Jewish charities condemn 'shocking' surge in hatred
1 year, 3 months ago

Number of anti-Semitic hate crimes across Britain rose dramatically in the weeks after outbreak of Israel-Hamas war - as Jewish charities condemn 'shocking' surge in hatred

Daily Mail  

The number of antisemitic hate crimes across Britain increased dramatically in the weeks after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, new figures revealed today. Greater Manchester Police saw the number of anti-Jewish hate crimes rise five times, while the British Transport Police saw offences spike more than tenfold. Iman Atta, the organisation's director, said there had been a 'significant spike …

Sharp rise in religious hate crimes recorded by UK’s police forces in weeks following Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 3 months ago

Sharp rise in religious hate crimes recorded by UK’s police forces in weeks following Israel-Hamas war

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of antisemitic hate crimes recorded by …

Antisemitism and Islamophobia ‘major drivers’ of hate crime, equality body says
1 year, 4 months ago

Antisemitism and Islamophobia ‘major drivers’ of hate crime, equality body says

The Independent  

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Editorial: The rising tide of hate crimes can’t be ignored
1 year, 4 months ago

Editorial: The rising tide of hate crimes can’t be ignored

LA Times  

Ahmed Rehab, left, executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, embraces Odey Al-Fayoume, father of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the 6-year-old boy authorities say was killed by a 71-year-old Illinois man who has been charged with a hate crime. A March FBI report found that the number of hate crimes reported in 2021 had increased by 11.6% …

UK: Met Police say Antisemitic hate crimes have increased by an alarming 1357%
1 year, 5 months ago

UK: Met Police say Antisemitic hate crimes have increased by an alarming 1357%

Op India  

Antisemitic hate crimes in London have seen a 14-fold increase since the Israel-Hamas war escalated earlier this month. Speaking about chants of “jihad” at previous pro-Palestine protests which were condemned as unacceptable by the UK government, the Met Police said, “If somebody is calling for jihad specifically against Israel the officers will intervene, gather the information. He added, “I would …

Rise in anti-trans hate crimes could be fuelled by politicians, Home Office admits
1 year, 5 months ago

Rise in anti-trans hate crimes could be fuelled by politicians, Home Office admits

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It said: “Transgender issues have been heavily discussed by politicians, the media and on …

Number of hate crimes recorded by police forces in England and Wales falls year-on-year for the first time since figures began - as Government wages war on 'woke' policing
1 year, 5 months ago

Number of hate crimes recorded by police forces in England and Wales falls year-on-year for the first time since figures began - as Government wages war on 'woke' policing

Daily Mail  

The number of hate crimes recorded by police in England and Wales has fallen year-on-year for the first time since records began - as the Government wages war on 'woke' policing. This graph shows the number of hate crimes recorded by police from 2012/13 to 2022/23 Home Secretary Suella Braverman - seen at the Tory party conference on Tuesday - …

Police-recorded hate crimes fall for first time in a decade
1 year, 5 months ago

Police-recorded hate crimes fall for first time in a decade

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Home Office said the rise in transgender hate crime may be down to …

O.C. hate crimes see big increase in 2022, commission reports
1 year, 6 months ago

O.C. hate crimes see big increase in 2022, commission reports

LA Times  

A report issued Thursday by the OC Human Relations commission found a 67% increase in hate crimes in 2022 over the previous year, while hate incidents — which fall short of a crime — dropped by a slight 4%. Hate crimes took a big jump in Orange County in 2022 compared to the prior year, with a surge of racist …

Hate crimes rose 20.2% in California in 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Hate crimes rose 20.2% in California in 2022

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Reported hate crimes increased in California in 2022, including instances of violence motivated by bias, according to state data released Tuesday. Hate crimes involving racism against Black people, as well as homophobia and anti-Semitism, all rose last year, compared with 2021 data. Crimes targeting Black people in California remain the most widespread and rose 27.1% — from …

Rise in hate crime against people with disfigurements
1 year, 11 months ago

Rise in hate crime against people with disfigurements

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of people with visible differences or disfigurements who …

Review says London police racist, misogynistic, homophobic
2 years ago

Review says London police racist, misogynistic, homophobic

Associated Press  

LONDON — London police have lost the confidence of the public because of deep-seated racism, misogyny and homophobia, according to an independent review commissioned after a young woman was raped and killed by a serving officer. The Metropolitan Police Service, which has more than 34,000 officers and is Britain’s biggest police force, must “change itself” or risk being broken up, …

Hate crime in U.S. increased by 12% in 2021: FBI report
2 years ago

Hate crime in U.S. increased by 12% in 2021: FBI report

The Hindu  

Hate crimes in the U.S. increased by about 12% in 2021, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said, highlighting that 64.5% of victims were targeted because of race or ancestry bias. “Nationally, reported hate crime incidents increased 11.6% from 8,120 in 2020 to 9,065 in 2021,” the FBI said, adding that the updated dataset for 2021 includes all law enforcement …

FBI: Hate crimes showed another alarming rise in 2021
2 years ago

FBI: Hate crimes showed another alarming rise in 2021

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The number of hate crimes in the U.S. jumped again in 2021, continuing an alarming rise, according to FBI data released Monday. The hate crime numbers now include those and other large departments, and the total is the highest level in decades, said Brian Levin, the director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at …

US hate crimes increased nearly 12 percent in 2021, FBI says
2 years ago

US hate crimes increased nearly 12 percent in 2021, FBI says

Al Jazeera  

Nearly 65 percent of the hate crimes were based on race and ethnicity, a report by the US security service says. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the domestic United States intelligence agency, has found that hate crimes rose nearly 12 percent from 2020 to 2021, driven primarily by crimes based on race and ethnicity. FBI data released on Monday showed …

How many Sikhs have been the victims of hate crimes in the US in 2021?
2 years, 1 month ago

How many Sikhs have been the victims of hate crimes in the US in 2021?

Firstpost  

According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the most common types of religion-based crime in US were anti-Jewish incidents and anti-Sikh incidents. A total of 1,005 hate crimes related to religion were reported in America in 2021 Washington: Jews and Sikhs were the two most targeted religious groups in the hate-motivated crime in the US in 2021, according …

Researchers say the FBI's statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed
2 years, 2 months ago

Researchers say the FBI's statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed

NPR  

Researchers say the FBI's statistics on hate crimes across the country are flawed Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Urquhart Jim Urquhart The FBI recorded a drop in hate crimes in 2021, but the year's tally may not give a true account of hate crimes in the United States as thousands of law enforcement agencies were absent from the accounting. …

As hate crimes continue to rise, LAPD chief blames social media, Kanye West
2 years, 3 months ago

As hate crimes continue to rise, LAPD chief blames social media, Kanye West

LA Times  

Members of the Thai-American community participate in a rally against Asian hate crimes in Thai Town in Los Angeles. Hate crime reports across Los Angeles are up 13% over last year’s record-setting levels, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore, who said he believes inflammatory rhetoric on social media was contributing to the increase. The new statistics, presented at Tuesday’s Police …

Hate crimes in L.A. County reach highest level in nearly two decades
2 years, 3 months ago

Hate crimes in L.A. County reach highest level in nearly two decades

LA Times  

Participants hold up signs at an anti-hate rally in Los Angeles last year. Hate crimes surged in Los Angeles County in 2021 to their highest level since 2002, according to a report released Wednesday by the county Commission on Human Relations. Toma attributed part of the increase to the fact that the county has made it easier to report hate …

Home Secretary Suella Braverman condemns police over trans 'hate crime' poster
2 years, 5 months ago

Home Secretary Suella Braverman condemns police over trans 'hate crime' poster

Daily Mail  

A police force has deleted a social media post encouraging trans people to report 'deadnaming' as a 'hate crime' after an intervention from the Home Secretary. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has today challenged a police force over a trans 'hate crime' poster encouraging people to report incidents of 'deadnaming' The poster, by Leicestershire Police, encourages trans people to make a …

‘Transphobic narratives fuelling hate’, charity claims, as recorded crimes soar
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Transphobic narratives fuelling hate’, charity claims, as recorded crimes soar

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The charity was responding to Home Office figures which show police recorded hate crimes …

Hate crimes reach record high as offences against transgender people double
2 years, 5 months ago

Hate crimes reach record high as offences against transgender people double

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A …

‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Transphobic narratives from politicians fuelling hate’ as recorded crimes soar

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Home Office said transgender …

Most victims of religious hate crimes are Muslims and Jews: UK
2 years, 5 months ago

Most victims of religious hate crimes are Muslims and Jews: UK

Al Jazeera  

Home Office figures show 42 percent of offences targeted Muslims, while 23 percent were against Jews. Most victims of religious hate crimes in England and Wales were Muslims and Jews in the year to March 2022, according to official government data. Some 8,307 were religious hate crimes; 42 percent of offences were against Muslims, while 23 percent targeted Jews. “There …

Hate crimes in Los Angeles this year could again set records, report finds
2 years, 7 months ago

Hate crimes in Los Angeles this year could again set records, report finds

LA Times  

Hate crimes in the city of Los Angeles are on pace to match or surpass last year’s record-setting levels, according to a USC analysis. The analysis found that hate crimes against Black, transgender and LGBTQ Angelenos this year were all up significantly compared with the first six months of 2021, according to an analysis of Los Angeles Police Department data …

Race and religious hate offences recorded by police hit new high in 2021
2 years, 9 months ago

Race and religious hate offences recorded by police hit new high in 2021

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the force saw “several spikes” in reported …

To protect vulnerable communities, we must have an accurate picture of the expressions of hate they face
2 years, 9 months ago

To protect vulnerable communities, we must have an accurate picture of the expressions of hate they face

ABC  

Hate incidents occur against many individuals and communities on the basis of race, ethnic/national origin, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, and other attributes. In Australia, there are only three communities — Jewish, Muslim, and Asian — who have a reporting and documentation system, and which produce reports on hate incidents against their community. It is important to note that the reports …

New York City hate crimes are up 76% this year compared to the same period in 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

New York City hate crimes are up 76% this year compared to the same period in 2021

CNN  

CNN — Hate crimes in New York City have increased 76% so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to data from the New York Police Department Hate Crimes Task Force released this week. Crime incidents targeted at Jewish people increased from 28 crimes last year to 86 so far in 2022, according to the HCTF …

Asian woman who was beaten in NYC hate crime still suffers from PTSD
3 years, 2 months ago

Asian woman who was beaten in NYC hate crime still suffers from PTSD

Daily Mail  

The Filipina American woman whose vicious racist attack was caught on camera last year amid a wave of anti-Asian hate crimes has revealed that a good Samaritan saved her from further injury by luring her attacker away. Hate crimes against Asian people in particular skyrocketed 343 percent from 2020 to 2021, with 133 Asian Americans reporting terrifying and dangerous experiences …

Hate crimes in Los Angeles area see highest spike in more than a decade
3 years, 4 months ago

Hate crimes in Los Angeles area see highest spike in more than a decade

The Independent  

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Justice Department stepping up enforcement of hate crimes
3 years, 9 months ago

Justice Department stepping up enforcement of hate crimes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is stepping up its enforcement of hate crimes and other bias-related incidents, furthering a promise by Attorney General Merrick Garland to focus on civil rights violations. “Hate crimes are especially pernicious because they harm targeted individuals and the entire community to which the individual belongs,” she said in a statement to The Associated Press. In …

Why making misogyny a hate crime is not the win for women you think it is
4 years ago

Why making misogyny a hate crime is not the win for women you think it is

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. UN Women UK, the Fawcett Society and Citizens UK all argued the change will help provide …

Why hate crime data can’t capture the true scope of anti-Asian violence
4 years ago

Why hate crime data can’t capture the true scope of anti-Asian violence

CNN  

CNN — There has been a marked rise in anti-Asian violence across the United States, an issue that once again rattled a community on edge after the Tuesday mass shooting deaths of eight people at spas in the Atlanta area, six of whom were Asian women. In January, President Joe Biden acknowledged the difficulties in reporting on these statistics, signing …

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Rose 150% In Major U.S. Cities, Study Finds
4 years ago

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Rose 150% In Major U.S. Cities, Study Finds

Huff Post  

Demonstrators rally against anti-Asian hate crimes in San Mateo, California, on Feb. 27. Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images Hate crimes targeting Asian Americans rose 150% in America’s largest cities last year, even as overall hate crimes decreased, according to alarming new data released Tuesday. The first spike in anti-Asian hate crimes occurred in March and April, according to the study, “amidst …

Hate crimes against Asian Americans rose in L.A. in 2020, mirroring national trend
4 years ago

Hate crimes against Asian Americans rose in L.A. in 2020, mirroring national trend

LA Times  

Hate crimes against Asian Americans and other members of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles rose sharply in 2020, mirroring a national trend and causing concern among police and local advocacy organizations. According to a report presented to the Los Angeles Police Commission on Tuesday, there were 15 anti-Asian hate crimes reported in the city in 2020, …

Hate crimes in US reach highest level in more than a decade
4 years, 4 months ago

Hate crimes in US reach highest level in more than a decade

India TV News  

Hate crimes in the U.S. rose to the highest level in more than a decade as federal officials also recorded the highest number of hate-motivated killings since the FBI began collecting that data in the early 1990s, according to an FBI report released Monday. As the data was made public on Monday, advocacy groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, called on …

Hate crimes in the US rise to highest level in more than a decade
4 years, 4 months ago

Hate crimes in the US rise to highest level in more than a decade

Al Jazeera  

FBI report finds hate-motivated killings reached their highest number since it began tracking numbers in the 1990s. Hate crimes in the United States rose to the highest level in more than a decade as federal officials also recorded the highest number of hate-motivated killings since the FBI began collecting that data in the early 1990s, according to an FBI report …

For fifth year in a row, hate crimes rise in Orange County — and by 24%
4 years, 5 months ago

For fifth year in a row, hate crimes rise in Orange County — and by 24%

LA Times  

From slurs to physical confrontations, hate crimes in Orange County rose in 2019 for the fifth year in a row, and by a huge leap, 24%. The findings were released this week by the nonprofit Orange County Human Relations Commission in its 2019 Hate Crimes Report. Among the hate crimes motivated by religious prejudice, members of the Jewish community were …

Hate crime in England and Wales hits new record as racially motivated offences rocket by 4,000
4 years, 5 months ago

Hate crime in England and Wales hits new record as racially motivated offences rocket by 4,000

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hate crime has hit a …

Police investigate seven transphobic crimes a day as hate offences hit record high
4 years, 5 months ago

Police investigate seven transphobic crimes a day as hate offences hit record high

The Telegraph  

Police are investigating seven transphobic crimes a day, Home Office figures show, as they fuel a rise in hate offences to a record high. Hate crimes topped 100,000 for the first time last year with an increase of eight per cent to 105,090, the highest number since records began in 2011/12 when there were 32,969 offences. The biggest proportionate rises …

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