fear of crime
Jun 15th 2005, 7:57 am
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fear of crime
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Jun 15th 2005, 8:01 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
I think it depends which area you plan to live in.
Julie.
Jun 15th 2005, 8:03 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by jul44
We have been in Australia for 8 weeks now and have never seen or been involved in any violence what so ever.
I think it depends which area you plan to live in.
Julie.
I think it depends which area you plan to live in.
Julie.
G
Jun 15th 2005, 8:05 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
You mean it isn't EVERYWHERE
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Jun 15th 2005, 8:05 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Jun 15th 2005, 8:05 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
I don't see any of this kind of thing going on where I live but I live in a nice part of the area. Just 2 miles or so down the road is some not so nice areas which frequently have drug busts etc. but I don't see any of it.
I'm sure it will be the same in Australia. You will just need to check out the different areas before you settle. I also worry about crime, here as well as Oz. The worrying thing is I know what areas to avoid here but not there
. It's all just part of the experience though. We will figure it all out as we go along 
Tracey
Jun 15th 2005, 8:09 am
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Re: fear of crime
I've also heard that there are immigrants everywhere
and that some areas have become immigrant 'ghettos' where they have virtually taken over :scared:
What sort of country is it :scared:
G
and that some areas have become immigrant 'ghettos' where they have virtually taken over :scared:
What sort of country is it
:scared: G
Jun 15th 2005, 8:11 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
I've also heard that there are immigrants everywhere
and that some areas have become immigrant 'ghettos' where they have virtually taken over :scared:
What sort of country is it :scared:
G
and that some areas have become immigrant 'ghettos' where they have virtually taken over :scared:
What sort of country is it
:scared: G
I knew you were taking the p*** but I still felt the need to answer just in case I was wrong!!! 
Tracey
Jun 15th 2005, 8:12 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
I've also heard that there are immigrants everywhere
and that some areas have become immigrant 'ghettos' where they have virtually taken over :scared:
What sort of country is it :scared:
G
and that some areas have become immigrant 'ghettos' where they have virtually taken over :scared:
What sort of country is it
:scared: G
I would say carpe diem , live for the moment G. If you want it bad enough it WILL work out. Just think of all the lovely lovely beaches and great lifestyle.
Jun 15th 2005, 8:13 am
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Re: fear of crime
I wouldn't want to worry anyone but have a look at this site:
http://www.news.com.au/
I read it regularly and it terrifying :scared:
G
http://www.news.com.au/
I read it regularly and it terrifying :scared:
G
Jun 15th 2005, 8:14 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by tracey.d
I knew you were taking the p*** but I still felt the need to answer just in case I was wrong!!! Tracey
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Jun 15th 2005, 8:17 am
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Re: fear of crime
Crime pays...
Try it.
Try it.
Originally Posted by Grayling
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Jun 15th 2005, 8:22 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
). Sounds like you'll fit right in .(btw, how far does that tongue of yours reach?
)
Jun 15th 2005, 8:35 am
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Re: fear of crime
No crime here at all
But then I never go further than the Local Shop to look at the pretty things
But then I never go further than the Local Shop to look at the pretty things
Jun 15th 2005, 8:47 am
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Re: fear of crime
Originally Posted by Grayling
Where I live in the Uk there is very little crime. In fact if a garden gnome is stolen or a car gets scratched it makes the local newspapers.
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared:
Now, as we are planning to go to Australia I keep reading about problems with gangs of youths who often use guns.
I see stories about 'out of control' youths marauding the neighbourhoods in huge cars causng lots of damage.
There are constant reports of 'drug busts', gang rapes, robberies etc.
What sort of country am I going to :scared:
Is it all true or is it just stirred up by the Australian newspapers to sell copies
G :scared: