Anti Social Behaviour, distraction burglay, street crime

domestic violence, domestic burglary, drug and alcohol abuse

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Gangs and Crime

Recent gang related gun and knife crime murders in South London and the north of England have highlighted the social complexity of violence and the difficulties in effective and sustainable prevention. The emergence of active gangs in many cities in the UK appears to mimic the gang culture of the USA; although - as yet - it does not appear to have taken on all of the complexity of a 'delinquent sub culture'.

The association of UK gangs with the sale and distribution of drugs is significant as are the links between gang behaviour and 'gangsta rap'.

Fear and Fashion

A report written by Gerard Lemos in 2004 proviign an explanation of the carrying of weapons (specifically knives) by young people.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/gun-crime/

Gun Crime: Home Office

Home Office web page on gun crime prevention.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/gun-crime/

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