tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307739442406722533.post8738234623189716416..comments2023-06-23T03:34:17.600-07:00Comments on The Thin Blue Line: FUDGING CRIME STATISTICS IS NO WAY TO RESTORE PUBLIC CONFIDENCECrime Analysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13625925803753107945noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3307739442406722533.post-4834522584912467142009-10-21T06:40:46.484-07:002009-10-21T06:40:46.484-07:00Online crime maps 'could wipe thousands off ho...Online crime maps 'could wipe thousands off house prices overnight'<br /><br />An interactive map offering detailed crime statistics on every street in England and Wales could wipe thousands off house prices in certain areas, experts warned today.<br />The Crime Map website was launched yesterday to boost the public's confidence in the police service by giving people more information about crime where they live.<br />A click of the mouse allows users to zoom in on any area they choose and find out about crime levels in the village, town or larger area selected.<br />But today The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) warned that the 'sensational' publication of crime data could seriously affect house prices.<br />The new interactive website shows the level of crime in central London and sub-divides crimes into five different categories<br />A RICS spokesperson said: 'Whilst RICS fully supports efforts by the government to reduce instances of crime, we question the value and purpose of publishing this information.<br />'We are concerned that it may produce a disproportionate adverse impact on local house prices - not too dissimilar to the effect of school and hospital league tables.'<br />It said: 'In the current economic climate, publicising in a sensational manner high crime areas in such detail could literally wipe thousands of pounds off property values over night, further disadvantaging those who are already struggling to make ends meet.'Crime Analysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13625925803753107945noreply@blogger.com