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CRIME OVERVIEW Apr 2005 - Mar 2006
The population of Harlow is 77,820
Crime figures for 2004/5
Where does Harlow fit according to National Crime figures for the UK?
There were 376 authorities in
this list, Harlow rated well below average for Burglary. Theft of milk from doorsteps is a practice of many late night revellers on their way home on the footsteps of the milkman. OUTLOOK- Deterioration in old English practices seriously questions the future for home milk delivery.
VANDALISM Motor vehicle damage is on the increase. Property damage most often focuses on smashing glass, such as bus shleters and un-occupied buildings. CAUSE- Most often relates to drink and drugs. OUTLOOK- Expected to increase due to the inadequate prevention, detection and prosecution.
MOTORING CRIME Harlow has invested in a variety of traffic calming schemes including installation of speed cameras. However Speeding is pandemic in Harlow. A recent trend that appears to have caught on with the young is that of ignoring RED lights when it suits. Drunk Driving is one again on the increase, Police figures for the Xmas period 2003 showed a sharp increase in positive test results. CAUSE- A general lack of regard for others and ignorance. OUTLOOK- Most calming schemes have not seriously lowered speeding crime, no improvement is expected.
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