Burglary Rates Plummeting During Lockdown

[jim360]

Should the petty crime industry be the next target for a Government bailout?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8213795/Burglaries-plummet-30-cent-parts-Britain-coronavirus-hit.html

[pixie374]

Are they not getting 80% while off? :-)

[royfromaus]

In other news Bears *** in the woods.

[jim360]

"Have you lost money from being unable to sell stolen goods? Please let the Government know how much you were expecting to nick this month, including name, address and telephone number, and we'll be around personally to deliver your compensation."

[pixie374]

Is there a helpline number please?

[jim360]

0800 328 7448, I think :)

[CrapAtCryptics]

All those inconsiderate people staying at home stopping the poor
disadvantaged burglars making a living.

[pixie374]

Ah thanks :-)

[Prudie]

Call me cynical but this must surely be down to lack of opportunity with more homes being occupied and nothing to do with burglars worrying about catching the virus or sticking to the lockdown rules.

[teacake44]

I will put some CAT food out for them tonight.

[royfromaus]

Stabbings and violent crime in London have 'dropped considerably' since coronavirus lockdown, says Met Police chief



https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-stabbings-violent-crime-drop-lockdown-coronavirus-cressida-dick-met-police-a4412531.html

You can see why she got the job, no flies on her.

[pixie374]

I just googled that number lol

[teacake44]

13.44 May be so, but also if your driving around at 3am with a boot-full of goodies your going to stick out like a saw thumb, with no other traffic about. are you not?