"Do Proper Investigations"... A City Where Phones Are Stolen Every 6 Minutes

The Scale of Theft Crimes Does Not Decrease... Prosecution Rate at 1%
Minister of the Interior Urges "No Petty Crimes... Active Investigation"

As dissatisfaction arose over the lack of proper investigations into theft crimes occurring in the UK, the UK Home Secretary urged active investigations.

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According to a report by the UK BBC on the 28th (local time), there were 250 mobile phone thefts per day in London last year, averaging one every six minutes.

In addition, theft crimes such as vehicle theft, residential burglary, and pickpocketing have been occurring consecutively in the UK recently.

However, only 4.4% of these cases were actually prosecuted, with pickpocketing prosecutions accounting for just 0.9%. Cases were closed without identifying suspects in 73.7% of incidents.

In response, Suella Braverman, the UK Home Secretary, emphasized that the police must follow proper investigative procedures for all theft crimes, including mobile phone theft.

She stated, "There is no such thing as a minor crime," and urged the police to actively utilize evidence such as smart doorbells and car black boxes to catch criminals.

She also pointed out that she has received too many complaints from victims of theft in the UK, criticizing that when victims contacted authorities, they were only provided with a report number for insurance claims without any further action.

The Home Office and the police have held meetings regarding this issue, and new guidelines for theft crimes will be distributed soon.

However, local police expressed concerns, stating, "The current organizational operation is at its limit, and resources may be reduced for serious crimes such as sexual assault."

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