Will less crime make flats to rent in London desirable?
A decrease in knife crime could make flats to rent in London more attractive to people.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson visited Croydon to talk about the success of policing in the capital, leading to the lowest murder rate since 1978.
He said Londoners have come a long way in making "this fantastic city" safer than it had been when he came to power in 2008.
"I am not complacent for one minute and know there is a lot more to be done but I know that with the right focus and resources, we can get a grip on crime and violence," he added.
Over 2,000 police and community support officers are dedicated to the public transport networks throughout the capital and incidents on buses are down by eight per cent this year, with only 11 crimes per million passengers.
Nearly 10,000 knives have been confiscated as part of Operation Blunt 2, which saw more than 1,200 people arrested in its first month.
Posted by Andy Britten
Published 4th August, 2010
© 2010 Estates IT Limited
London Rental Property News By London Borough / Category
Latest London Property News Headlines
Barking Splash Park opens this weekend
Barking Splash Park will be free to use this weekend (May 25th-27th) to mark its opening.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
Southwark estates to get cheaper energy bills
Residents in Southwark can look forward to cheaper energy bills thanks to the creation of a new underground green network.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Enfield £1.3bn masterplan unveiled
A masterplan has been unveiled that will see a 200-acre site in Enfield regenerated as part of a £1.3 billion plan.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Londoners encouraged to grow their own fruit and veg
People in London are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
Merton 'embraces green improvements'
Merton is now a cleaner, greener location to live in thanks to the implementation of the Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (LCZ).
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
London house prices rise by 1,782% in past 35 years
London house prices have increased by 1,782 per cent in the last 35 years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Poplar's Chrisp Street to get £100m regeneration
Some £100 million is to be spent regenerating the Chrisp Street area of Poplar in Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Putney community hall gets £150k refurb
Newlands Hall in Putney Vale, Wandsworth, has reopened after undergoing significant refurbishments.
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2012
Harrow cycling and walking routes improved
Extensive improvements have been be made to the cycling and walking routes in Harrow.
Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2012
Norwood Park gets outdoors gym installed
An outdoor gym has been installed in Norwood Park in an effort to encourage more people to take up exercise.
Read Article ... Published on 16th May, 2012
Crime in the capital city has decreased, according to the mayor.