Directly standardised rate for emergency admissions for assault in young people, per 100,000 population under 35.
Crime imposes economic costs, reinforces social exclusion and can hasten the environmental decline of neighbourhoods. Fear of crime can make people reluctant to walk or even use public transport or go out after dark. Much acquisitive crime, such as shop lifting and burglary, is committed by drug-misusing offenders to feed their habits. Not everyone is at equal risk of becoming a victim of crime. Young men, as well as being the most common perpetrators of crime, are also the most likely victims of street crime, especially physical assaults. The links between crime and health are complex but it is likely that crime is a determinant and a consequence of health. Research undertaken by the home office and a number of other organisations suggest that there is a relationship between crimes such as assault and alcohol. Violent crime such as assault may result in temporary or permanent disability and in some cases death. Some victims of crime may suffer psychological distress and subsequent mental health problems. Crime and fear of crime can also alter people’s lifestyles and impact on their physical and psychological health. Collectively, these consequences represent a burden to the healthcare services.
This indicator has been discontinued and so there will be no further updates.
Legacy unique identifier: P01098