Why is crime so high in England?

[mattboxingfan]

I'm not comparing the UK to the USA. Crime has always been a problem here. On my trip in 82 I could walk the streets of London after dark with no worries. My American friend tells me it's really bad there. I just want to know what changed over the years?

It all depends where your walking about at night in London. There are rough areas in London just like there are in the US and the rest of the world.