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- Community Safety · London
London VRU delivers one million interventions to cut knife crime
London's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is set to deliver its one millionth targeted intervention by the end of October. Established in 2019, the VRU uses a public health approach to tackle knife crime and violence, with recent data showing a significant decrease in young people hospitalised for knife assaults.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 58 · Hype 41 - Crime Data · London
London Safer Than Perceived, New Study Finds
A new report from King's College London's Policy Institute reveals that London is significantly safer than the public perceives. The study found that people overestimate crime rates and the size of the Muslim population in the capital.
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Community Safety · LondonMayor announces £15.6m fund for safer London streets
Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a £15.6 million fund to enhance safety in London's streets and public spaces. The initiative, part of a wider £37 million strategy, will support improvements like better lighting and CCTV, informed by the experiences of women and girls.
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