Communicating Crime Reduction

Connecting with ethnic communities

Communities at risk

The British Crime Survey has found that ethnic minorities are statistically more likely to be victims of crime than white people.  In particular, risks of almost all crimes were higher for Pakistanis and Bangledeshis. Black people have a  greater risk of being the victim of a burglary, car crime, or violence than Asian or white people.

Much of these differences were found to be due to socio-demographic factors that are associated with higher risks of victimisation. Ethnic minorities tend, on average, to be younger, of lower socio-economic status and more often living in higher risk areas.

The BCS has also found that ethnic minorities perceive themselves to be at greater risk of crime than white people, worry more about falling victim of a crime, are less trustful of criminal justice agencies and feel less safe on the streets or within their homes at night.

The increased exposure of minority ethnic communities to crime and the fear of crime make it  particularly crucial that Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships make every effort to listen to their experiences, and devise local crime strategies that address their needs and concerns

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