Thursday, April 06, 2006

Police angry over housing crime spots / EDP24, 4 Apr 2006

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"Police are losing patience with district councils amid growing concern that the design of many new housing estates encourages crime. Officers have vented their frustration to councillors after a series of 'crime-generating' developments were given the go-ahead in Norfolk. And the EDP has learned that they are now privately considering hauling authorities before the courts if they continue to flout safety advice."