The number of people affected by serious youth violence fell by 30% with 1,900 fewer victims over the past financial year, according to the Met. Overall, recorded crime in London fell by about 6% with 45,000 fewer reports between 2012-13. The Met said personal thefts have gone up by 17% on the year before, with 70% involving mobile phones being taken. Former Met officer Mike Pannett said he was concerned how the crime reduction would continue to improve. He said:... (GunPolicy.org)