Silent crimes such as vandalism are on the rise and are having a detrimental effect on many people’s lives

Explainer with Nick Dee

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00:00Crime statistics released in 2024 paint a worrying picture of silent crimes and nuisance

00:08behaviour in the UK. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics,

00:15incidents of anti-social behaviour increased by 12% compared to the previous year. Silent

00:22crimes such as cyberbullying, harassment and vandalism are becoming more prevalent with

00:27reports of online abuse alone rising by a massive 25%. Noise complaints, fly-tipping

00:35and deliberate property damage have also surged, contributing to a growing sense of unease

00:42in many communities. Nearly 50% of the UK population now report being affected by nuisance

00:49behaviour in some form. While serious crimes like violent assault remain stable, these

00:56quieter forms of disruption are increasingly shaping daily life. Has nuisance crime been

01:02a problem for you?