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Crime Data · LondonLondoners Overestimate Crime Rates, Study Finds
New research from King's College London reveals a significant disconnect between public perception and the reality of crime rates and demographics in London. Many Britons overestimate the prevalence of crime and the size of minority communities.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Crime Data · LondonA third of Britons believe London has 'no-go areas'
A survey found that 34 per cent of UK adults believe 'no-go' areas exist in London, and many overestimate crime rates and the city's Muslim population. Researchers suggest public perception is based on 'different facts'.
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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.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45