Pubdate: Mon, 27 Oct 2003
Source: Globe and Mail (Canada)
Section: Page A6
Copyright: 2003, The Globe and Mail Company
Contact:  http://www.globeandmail.ca/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168
Cited: http://www.boardoftrade.com/policy/PROPERTYCRIME-FINAL-OCT24-03-web.pdf

STUDY RANKS VANCOUVER HIGH FOR PROPERTY CRIMES

Vancouver (CP) -- A year-long study by the Vancouver Board of Trade has 
revealed the city is second-worst in North America for property crimes. Out 
of 354 North American cities, only Miami had a higher property-crime rate.

The study calls for a dramatic shakeup in how police, courts and 
governments handle property crime.

Property crime in Vancouver costs $128-million a year, but police are only 
able to close 8.7 per cent of all reported theft files.

Auto theft and house break-ins account for most property crimes.

Higher deductibles and the threat of higher auto-insurance premiums keep 
many victims from complaining.

The report recommends more police resources, a tougher justice system and 
better drug treatment for addicts.
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