... Official data from the police in England and Wales corroborate the overall trend: in 2024 alone, the number of street thefts rose by 50%, reaching 483,000 incidents, with mobile phones being the primary target of such crimes. London as the Epicenter of Crime A significant portion of the overall theft statistics can be attributed to the UK capital. London accounts for 42% of all phone thefts in the country, equating to 16% of the total number recorded across Europe. In 2024, the city witnessed over 70,000 mobile phone thefts, marking a 40% increase ...

... forced to acknowledge that the expectations of this reform have not been met. Instead of the promised reduction in drug-related crime and better control over consumption, the country has faced an increase in associated problems. The German authorities are ... ... allowed 25 grams for personal use as a cover, making it difficult for investigators. Initial Results: Consumption and Market Statistics collected a year after the reform began confirmed many of the voiced concerns. Official data shows that cannabis consumption ...