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Lewisham in top ten 'dangerous places'
10:52am Monday 1st September 2008
LEWISHAM has been named among the top ten most violent places in the country and the top five most violent boroughs in London.
Research by the personal safety charity, Suzy Lamplugh Trust, based on figures from the Home Office, found 33 out of 1000 people were victims of "violence against the person" in the 2007/08 financial year.
In this period there were 8, 376 violent offences committed against people in Lewisham - an increase of 314 from the previous year meaning the borough jumps up ten places.
The report comes after seven murders in the borough from July last year to July this year.
However, Lewisham police's head of partnership, Superintendent Lisa Crook, defended the police pointing to a 8.6 percent drop in the number of wounding offences and a 16 percent reduction in crimes involving the possession of offensive weapons.
She said: "The increases in violent crime have been at the less serious end of the scale including harassment and common assault arising from domestic violence situations.
"We will strive to better our past achievements and still further reduce crime, but it should be remembered that for the majority of people in the borough, Lewisham remains a vibrant, exciting and safe place to live, work and enjoy."
Meanwhile the Mayor of Lewisham, Sir Steve Bullock, said: "We will place extra emphasis on working with schools and community groups to help reinforce a more widely recognised social and moral code of conduct.
"We are very keen to continue to involve the local community in setting priorities and we will continue to address any fear of crime."
Violence against the person offences in England and Wales per 1,000 population (2007/08):
Most dangerous places:
1. North Manchester - 44
2. Sheffield - 40
3. Southampton - 38
4. City of Westminster - 36
5. Leicester City - 34
6. Middlesbrough - 34
7. Hackney - 34
8. Kingston Upon Hull - 33
9. Southwark - 33
10. Lewisham - 33
"Violence against the person" crimes include:
Murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, grievous bodily harm, harassment, common assault, possession of weapons with intent.
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lou lou, greenwich says...
12:46pm Mon 1 Sep 08
demographic, Meopham says...
2:58pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Mrs H, Lewisham says...
3:57pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Ben, Belvedere says...
4:33pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Lambeth borough is the worst in London if not England for Murder and violent crimes commited yet it's not even on the list. Last time I checked the MET Police crime stats it had something like 24 murders in the last 12 months.
This was followed by Newham, Southwark, and Hackney which all had the next highest murder/violent crime stats.
Also no mention of Birmingham and Nottingham which would also make the top 10 although no quite as high as the worst London boroughs.
knowlsey, sidcup says...
5:00pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Big Ben, EARTH says...
6:48pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Its exactly these kinds of pointless statistics that fuel the crime that we see
I take your point Mrs H. The criminals of Southampton will be looking to knock North Manchester from top spot next year, so they'll go out and do more crime to move up the table.
John, Mottingham says...
8:36pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Excalibur, Bromley says...
11:05pm Mon 1 Sep 08
However, Lewisham police's head of partnership, Superintendent Lisa Crook, defended the police "....but it should be remembered that for the majority of people in the borough, Lewisham remains a vibrant, exciting and safe place to live, work and enjoy."Wow, Lisa Crook's really been trained well in the New Labour 'bury your head in the sand & deny it's happening' speak. Spin it how you want, the truth is out there! (PS. Has there ever been a more aptly named police officer for a place like Lewisham?)
Seamus, Lee says...
11:17pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Excalibur wrote:Stop it you unfunny pointless little man.Tory scum.
However, Lewisham police's head of partnership, Superintendent Lisa Crook, defended the police "....but it should be remembered that for the majority of people in the borough, Lewisham remains a vibrant, exciting and safe place to live, work and enjoy."Wow, Lisa Crook's really been trained well in the New Labour 'bury your head in the sand & deny it's happening' speak. Spin it how you want, the truth is out there! (PS. Has there ever been a more aptly named police officer for a place like Lewisham?)
cassie, bromley says...
2:17am Tue 2 Sep 08
i see met police officers still haven't improved their attitude towards domestic violence
on average two women are murdered every week (england and wales) at the hands of partners or ex-partners
far from being 'at the less serious end of the scale', domestic violence is extremely serious because of repeat victimisation and the pattern of escalation of violence
stevo, sidcup says...
10:25am Tue 2 Sep 08
Jennifer, Bexley says...
10:36am Tue 2 Sep 08
wouldn't you like to know, ERITH says...
2:22pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Why make out your so much better than other people? i mean bexley village isnt that great neither is it
Theres problems all over the borough so leave it out
mr2wheels100, Beckenham says...
3:51pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Gypo, says...
4:32pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Mr2 you got her in one. Now though you will have her rantings for ever and ever on this subject.
Cassie you bore zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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betterthanyou, lewisham says...
5:56pm Tue 2 Sep 08
cassie wrote:so should the police be blamed for domestic violence or should the people actually commiting these crimes be ?
The increases in violent crime have been at the less serious end of the scale including harassment and common assault arising from domestic violence situations i see met police officers still haven't improved their attitude towards domestic violence on average two women are murdered every week (england and wales) at the hands of partners or ex-partners far from being 'at the less serious end of the scale', domestic violence is extremely serious because of repeat victimisation and the pattern of escalation of violence
LisaB, London SE says...
12:39am Wed 3 Sep 08
cassie wrote:I was thinking the same about her rather offensive comment cassie.
The increases in violent crime have been at the less serious end of the scale including harassment and common assault arising from domestic violence situations i see met police officers still haven\\\'t improved their attitude towards domestic violence on average two women are murdered every week (england and wales) at the hands of partners or ex-partners far from being \\\'at the less serious end of the scale\\\', domestic violence is extremely serious because of repeat victimisation and the pattern of escalation of violence
cassie, bromley says...
12:53am Wed 3 Sep 08
i was commenting on the mps attitude towards domestic violence
seeking to dismiss a rise in violent crime by saying it wasn't serious violence only domestic violence is utterly disgraceful
i don't have the latest stats immediately to hand but for example a met police report in october 2003 stated that domestic homicide accounts for approximately 25% of all homicides in London and 35% in england and wales
cassie, bromley says...
12:59am Wed 3 Sep 08
zz
says it all about gypo, continuing the bully mentality on a story about domestic violence
cassie, bromley says...
1:05am Wed 3 Sep 08
the police do have some responsibility for domestic violence when their attitude towards it is aiding and abetting the perpetrators
edward, catford says...
2:50pm Wed 3 Sep 08
Harvey, Lewisham says...
10:52am Thu 4 Sep 08
cassie wrote:
so should the police be blamed for domestic violence or should the people actually commiting these crimes be ? the police do have some responsibility for domestic violence when their attitude towards it is aiding and abetting the perpetrators
Aiding and abetting the perpetrators?You've just shown yourself up as a socialist, police-hating, mad, raving feminist with that misleading and paranoid statement. I bet your carers really have a full-time job dealing with you, looney-tunes.
cassie, bromley says...
1:48am Fri 5 Sep 08
it isn't a misleading nor paranoid statement - when the police don't take appropriate action then they are actively encouraging the perpetrators
oh and your behaviour - aggressive bullying name-calling, mindless insults - is totally unacceptable but i expect you've been allowed to get away with it time and time again
i pity your family
Gypo, says...
12:36pm Fri 5 Sep 08
We all pity yours, you boring freak.
Oz Springs, Deptford says...
7:41pm Fri 5 Sep 08
Drew, Dartford says...
11:20am Sat 6 Sep 08
I grew up in Peckham and didn't realise how bad it was until I left and looked at it as an outsider.
People living in these areas don't realise how bad they are until they have the opportunity of getting out and sleeping without the sound of police sirens, arguements in the streets,braking glass, screams, you name it.
I'll ask this question? how many people living in these areas are happy with their children out after dark, and how many sit behind the door waiting for the kids too call for that lift home, or to say they've arrived safely at their friends house?
That's when people are happy where they live?
Harvey, Lewisham says...
3:07pm Sat 6 Sep 08
cassie wrote:Get some help cassie, you irrational and paranoid freak.
Harvey, Lewisham on 10:52am Thu 4 Sep 08 it isn't a misleading nor paranoid statement - when the police don't take appropriate action then they are actively encouraging the perpetrators oh and your behaviour - aggressive bullying name-calling, mindless insults - is totally unacceptable but i expect you've been allowed to get away with it time and time again i pity your family
South East, South East says...
9:12pm Sat 6 Sep 08
Bexleyheath. Woolwich, Plumstead and even Greenwich should be on list. All have their youth problems, gang problems and anti social behaviour caused by drink and drugs. We need an high police presence, 24 hours a day, 24 hour PSCO's, stop and search and zero tolerance to gang fights and street crime. With all street crime fights and muggings being fully followed up by the police. People must not be allowed to get a way with it any longer. Decent, honest law abiding people have the right to walk the streets safely at anytime of the day or night with out being attacked or abused. Politicians need to sit up, listen take note and take the appropriate actions now.
cassie, bromley says...
11:40pm Sat 6 Sep 08
and that just shows exactly why i feel very sorry, and concerned, for your family
cassie, bromley says...
11:45pm Sat 6 Sep 08
Get some help cassie, you irrational and paranoid freak
it is entirely obvious from your unacceptable behaviour that you are the one who needs help
Gypo, says...
1:40am Sun 7 Sep 08
Unacceptable to who ?
Only maybe you, and your left wing, PC, feminist cronies.
Get real freak.
Harvey, Lewisham says...
8:13am Mon 8 Sep 08
cassie wrote:As I said before - get some help cassie, you irrational and paranoid freak.
Harvey, Lewisham on 3:07pm today Get some help cassie, you irrational and paranoid freak it is entirely obvious from your unacceptable behaviour that you are the one who needs help
stevo, sidcup says...
12:13pm Mon 8 Sep 08
SAM, BOW says...
6:23pm Mon 8 Sep 08
i de det me chicken a pease luvlery
SAM, BOW says...
8:45pm Mon 8 Sep 08
cassie, bromley says...
1:19am Tue 9 Sep 08
unacceptable to everyone but those who do it...although of course it's unacceptable to them too when they are on the receiving end rather than dishing it out
cassie, bromley says...
1:23am Tue 9 Sep 08
As I said before - get some help cassie, you irrational and paranoid freak
as i said before it is entirely obvious from your unacceptable behaviour that you are the one who needs help
Harvey, Lewisham says...
6:57am Tue 9 Sep 08
cassie wrote:Zzzzzzzzz - freak.
Harvey, Lewisham on 8:13am Mon 8 Sep 08 As I said before - get some help cassie, you irrational and paranoid freak as i said before it is entirely obvious from your unacceptable behaviour that you are the one who needs help
Gypo, says...
11:49am Tue 9 Sep 08
Helllllllllllloooooo
, your lights are on, but it seems no one is home in your head.
London Calling, London says...
6:27pm Thu 11 Sep 08
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott wrote:Because, they are obviously not as bad, you fool. You are one pompous idiot! So, you know areas like Swanley, Thamesmead and Dartford and the crime rates? You need to liven up, son!
I wonder why Erith, Thamesmead, Dartford and Swanley are not on the list? Most strange! Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott
cassie, bromley says...
10:41pm Thu 11 Sep 08
as i said before it is entirely obvious from your unacceptable behaviour - ie your playground bully name-calling - that you are the one who needs help
cassie, bromley says...
10:51pm Thu 11 Sep 08
i can see why you and your ilk would object to someone saying everyone should be made to feel welcome here, and that bullying personal attacks should be removed
Gypo, says...
11:43pm Thu 11 Sep 08
cassie, bromley says...
1:00am Sat 13 Sep 08
obviously not by you though, goodness knows why you think you can dictate who can or can't post here
Just as I am to tell you that you are a boring freak.
you fail to grasp the difference though, you make personal attacks, you just do name-calling, insulting - that isn't 'giving your views' it is behaving like a playground bully
Now go Google some facts to bore us some more
i can see why you would find factual information boring
Gypo, says...
2:15am Sun 14 Sep 08
Obviously you cannot read. Post away, I find you a boring left wing, feminist, freak though. If you dont like my view of you, too bad. I also don't give a f' about what you think of me.
OK boring. If you find stats interesting, Google away, be my guest.
cassie, bromley says...
11:04pm Sun 14 Sep 08
i am posting, despite your attempts to bully me into stopping
I find you a boring left wing, feminist, freak though.
i find you an extremely stupid bully...but as i've pointed out before if we all spent our time telling everyone we found boring / an extremely stupid bully that they are boring / an extremely stupid bully then every comment board would simply be full of posts saying 'your boring' / 'an extremely stupid bully'...
and as i also said, shame you apparently couldn't read it, while i can see that you might find that most interesting and stimulating, to the majority of people over the age of five it would be mindnumbingly boring
If you dont like my view of you, too bad.
i couldn't care less what your view of me is...it's your playground bully mentality i dislike
I also don't give a f' about what you think of me
the feeling is entirely mutual....but you keep posting to me
OK boring. If you find stats interesting, Google away, be my guest
ok bully if you find name calling and bullying interesting post away, be my guest...
just do stop whingeing when you get back what you dish out
Gypo, says...
11:42pm Sun 14 Sep 08
The hard facts of life are, you are a boring nerd. Now tell me different. I have all the time in the world. :)
cassie, bromley says...
1:43am Tue 16 Sep 08
no, i'm saying the same here as i've said in reply to your untold posts to me
I have never told you to stop posting ever
lol - on another board i posted a comment about the story...you then chose to start insulting me personally - not disagreeing with the content of my comment but attacking me personally...
and you continued name calling over and over and over and over and over again...
that board has 102 comments of which only about 5 are re the story...
the rest are all you and your 'friends' calling me names and my subsequent replies...
i posted a comment on this board re the story...you continued your name calling here and again have been continuing it over and over...
so spare us your phoney indignation that you've never told me not to post because of course there is no other reason you have repeatedly insulted me over and over and over...
your behaviour, your ceaseless insults, clearly show that you have tried to bully me into not posting, that has been your intention...and everyone can see that
I find the rantings of a left wing feminist freak like you mundane
and you continue yet again ...so, yet again in reply , i find your bully mentality stupid and unacceptable
All you ever do is accuse people who tell you what you don't like of bullying. 'Cant get my own way ' "your a bully
no, you insist on repeatedly posting your 'view' of me over and over and over so i reply with my view of you...
your behaviour and untold posts to me repeating the same thing over and over and over show you are obviously the one who wants their own way...
and you are obviously the one who doesn't like getting back what you choose to dish out
The hard facts of life are, you are a boring nerd
and there you go yet again ...and yet again in reply the hard facts of life are you are a stupid bully...
Now tell me different.
i have explained that is of course subjective...
of course we can all see why you - someone who continually posts the same insults over and over and over and over again - would think i'm boring...
and think that posting the same insults over and over and over again is interesting and exciting...well bullies do don't they
I have all the time in the world. :)
i'm not surprised you have all the time in the world...
i'm very busy but i'll be sure to find time to try to help you realise your ridiculous attempts to bully only make you look deranged and are not getting you anywhere :)
Gypo, says...
12:02pm Tue 16 Sep 08
You are deranged you freak.
Next !
PS, your punctuation has slipped.
cassie, bromley says...
1:37am Fri 19 Sep 08
your behaviour shows you are the deranged freak
Next !
next?
PS, your punctuation has slipped.
ps as i said i'm busy...and my punctuation hasn't slipped as much as your manners
Gypo, says...
10:31pm Wed 24 Sep 08
cassie, bromley says...
10:45pm Wed 24 Sep 08
next?
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Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott, Lovely, Law-abiding, Bexley Village says...
12:28pm Mon 1 Sep 08
Most strange!
Your Lord, Erastus Theobald Piggott