Crime at Lowest Level Since 1981

The video discusses the decline in crime rates in England and Wales, highlighting a 2% drop in recorded crime and a 15% decrease in crimes against households and adults. Despite these positive statistics, issues like fraud, personal attacks, and shoplifting have increased. The video also explores the skepticism surrounding police crime figures and the perception of crime in poorer communities. In Sheffield, historical gang violence has decreased, leading to genuine improvements in local communities. The video concludes by noting that crime is falling not just in the UK but across the developed world, though the reasons remain debated.

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