... company. Thus, as result crime appearing to rise, but only out of necessity to replace the product due to the insurance companies request for crime reference numbers, unlike in the past. In addition, even the introduction of new technology within the police service can be attributed to the evident rise in crime: for example, the introduction of computerised crime logging as a result of technological advances could result in the improved recording of minor incidents, that were otherwise forgot about in the past. Furthermore, the changing attitudes of some people who feel criminal activities such as smoking cannabis should no longer be perceived as an immoral or anti-social activity, will also result in increased crime figures when their is no subsequent major change stating otherwise in the law. While on the other hand, behaviour that was previously ignored or regarded as benign - like dropping litter, when backed ...

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