Originally Posted by
redebreck
Personally I believe the health of society and the gap between rich and poor are two major factors affecting crime.
In today's society I don't think there are the opportunities available for self-enrichment.
The UK has had the majority of its heavy industry wiped out - mining, steel production, shipbuilding. These industries employed thousands, maybe even millions of the population. What are the biggest industries remaining in the UK, capable of employing such a large number of the population?
The government/establishment has appeared to substantially reduce the police force and their capability to prevent and deal with crime.
Another factor to be considered is the number of people living into old age - these people have their government pensions and/or take up hospital beds. This causes a drain on the economy and is probably the reason why tax rates are so high and people are expected to continue working to a higher age. Not forgetting the massed ranks of civil servants (including politicians?) with their huge index-linked pensions.
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