Londoners fear crime devalues their property

25th November 2016

Direct Line Home Insurance has found 19% of adults living in London admit they have been a victim of, or witnessed a crime, but have not reported it to the police – over fears it would devalue their property, or make it more difficult to rent. About 17% of Londoners would consider not reporting a crime, or would discourage their neighbour from reporting one because it would show up on an online crime map. Thirty-six per cent would refuse to live in a high crime neighbourhood. However, 32% would be willing to live in a high crime area if the neighbourhood showed signs of gentrification.

Evening Standard (21/11/2016)