WS More or Less: Why Londons Murder Rate is Being Compared to New Yorks
London\u2019s murder rate is on the rise \u2013 and for the first time ever it has just overtaken New York\u2019s, according to a number of media outlets. But is it true? And is it appropriate for journalists to compare between the two cities? South Africa\u2019s missing children statistics A viral Facebook post has suggested that one child is kidnapped every thirty seconds in South Africa. We examine the evidence which shows that a child is reported missing every nine hours to the police, and this includes more than just kidnappings.
(Photo: Police officers inspect the scene of a knife attack in London. Credit: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)