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In 2009 Britain was declared the most violent coutry in Europe aswell as being "worse" than both the United States and South Africa.

The following stats shown on the Daily Mail website were released by the European Commission and United Nations: see related link.

"In the UK, there are 2,034 offences per 100,000 people, way ahead of second-placed Austria with a rate of 1,677."

"The U.S. has a violence rate of 466 crimes per 100,000 residents, Canada 935, Australia 92 and South Africa 1,609."

The problem is the United Kingdom has always had a criminal culture. Gangs in Glasgow for example can be traced back to the 1700s way before organisations like the Mafia were established.

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