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Levels of Risk in Dacorum
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Working for Safer Communities
Dacorum recorded a rate of violence is well below
the average for Hertfordshire of 4.3. It is important to remember
that not everyone is exposed to the same level of risk. Most of
the victims of violent crime are young men under 25 who, because
of their age and life-style are out late at night, are often in
pubs and clubs and exposed to the effects of drugs and alcohol.
Domestic violence (Helpline 08088 088 088) within the family is
also a major contributor to the statistics.
Hertfordshire Constabulary is leading the campaign
to cut violent crime. 80% of violent crime is carried out under
the influence of drink and drugs and the police are working with
owners of pubs and clubs to identify and ban troublemakers and
drug dealers.
For information on how this will be achieved, look
at our action
plan.
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