LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Recorded crime falls in England and Wales

Genre

Interview

TX Date

27 Sep 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:08:22

Description

Two related interviews. Recorded crime in England and Wales fell by five-and-a-half percent in the year to June - the largest drop for 40 years. But violent crime is up and there have been more robberies. The Labour Party says the latest figures are misleading, but the Government claims they are further proof its crusade against crime is working. Home Office Minister, David Maclean has welcomed the figures and says (Band 1) people fear burglary more than they do violent crime. Band 2: Shadow Home Affairs spokesman, Alun Michael says the figures have been presented in a way that covers up the truth. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Alun Michael; David MacLean

Keywords

Government; Crime; Violence; Burglary; England; Wales; Crime statistics; Fear of crime

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