Northern England has most dangerous – and least dangerous – places to live / Guardian.co.uk, August 13 2008

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/13/socialtrends.communities?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews

"People have a one in 10 risk of being a victim of crime in the highest crime districts, but only a one in 50 risk in the best, figures reveal today. Analysis of crime statistics by consultants Local Futures shows a clear urban-rural divide with the highest crime areas are being in cities. Many are in the former industrial heartlands of northern England: Nottingham, Manchester and Middlesbrough are all in the top five."