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Crime is falling—but the public doesn't feel safer, UK study finds
Crime levels are falling for most offenses across the UK—but the public doesn't necessarily feel safer.
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A study of UK crime statistics shows that rates have declined for most offenses, yet surveys indicate that many members of the public do not feel safer despite the downward trend. The research suggests that heightened attention to frightening news and social‑media coverage may amplify fear of crime beyond what the data support.
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