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Some crimes became much less common.

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That does not mean everybody feels safe.

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Look at the longer history.

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In nineteen ninety-five, about four point seven

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percent of adults experienced violence.

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The latest annual figure is about one

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point three percent.

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Domestic burglary fell too: from around eight

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point five percent of households to one

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point one percent.

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These are risks per adult or household,

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not just totals in a growing population.

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But fraud is a different story.

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The latest rolling-year survey estimates four point

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five million incidents, up eleven percent from

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a year earlier.

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The Financial Ombudsman publishes Brian’s case.

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A text appeared in a genuine-looking bank

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message thread.

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A call to the supposed bank led

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to seven thousand pounds being stolen.

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His bank initially refused a refund.

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The Ombudsman judged the fraud sophisticated and

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told the bank to reimburse him.

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That is one case, not a guaranteed

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outcome for every complaint.

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Now compare public feelings.

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About eighty percent thought crime had risen

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nationally.

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About fifty-two percent thought it had risen

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in their local area.

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And feeling safe is not evenly shared.

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Around eighty-eight percent of men, but sixty-eight

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percent of women, said they felt safe

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walking alone after dark.

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Falling burglary cannot cancel the fear caused

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by harassment or the damage of a

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scam.

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Different crimes, places and experiences need different

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responses.

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So track victim risk, repeat harm, investigations

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and support, as well as police numbers.

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Prevention and a useful response matter to

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people’s lives.

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Explore the crime trends and what could

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change at www dot uk-statpack dot co

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dot uk.