Why do we think crime is rising, when the official figures suggest it is coming down? This documentary series follows presenter Nick Ross on a journey to learn the truth behind the crime headlines.

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3/3 Nick Ross shows how troubled many people are by offences such as speeding and litter.

Thu 21 Jan 2010 02:20 BBC One except HD

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  • The Crime Audit

    The programme centres on a unique experiment - dubbed a 'crime audit'. The team took one typical city - Oxford - and attempted to get an unprecedentedly detailed picture of the crime taking place on its streets (and in its homes) over one fortnight, by combining round the clock filming on the streets with detailed statistical analysis.

    Find out more about the 'crime audit'

  • Find out more about crime

    Find out more about crime

    The series' accompanying website provides an opportunity to explore the findings of our audit in more depth, and gives access to the data behind the stories through a specially commissioned interactive crime map. The site also offers a personalised crime risk assessment tool, a chance to debate the issues raised and a searchable database of organisations that can help you take action against crime in your neighbourhood.

    The Truth About Crime website

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