To help with your survey about the types of crime which are reported nationally and locally you could use the following websites.
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/learningzone/comm_strat/cr3.htm Information from the home office, might be useful for an introduction.
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/ Leicester Mercurys website (Local)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ Scoll through the news to look for national crime stories
Use the links to the national newspaper websites on the right hand side to find out some more. Remember to answer the questions at the bottom of your table as well.
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