The number of crimes recorded in the last three years in or near British palaces is unpleasantly impressive, as reported by Skynews, indicating a major security problem for members of the royal family. According to the British media, which cites data from the Metropolitan Police, the criminal acts are related to weapons, drugs, violence and robberies.
In total 470 crimes were recorded at Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, St James’ Palace and Clarence House – either indoors or outdoors – between 2019 and 2021, according to the Metropolitan Police in London.
Among other things, hundreds of thefts were recorded along with reports of arson and damage, burglary, robbery, possession of weapons and violence.
Less than 1% of the offenses resulted in charges or fines, while no more than 400 offenses were identified, according to data released under the Free Information Act.
The revelation comes after the Prince Harry expressed fears for the safety of his family from the US in the event of moving to the UK from the US, saying he “does not feel safe” when he is in the UK.
Scotland Yard’s former head of royal protection, Dave Davis, said the number of crimes was “astonishing” and “frightening”.
He told Sky News: “If you can steal or damage the royal members or close to them, what does that say about current security? “If these crimes have an impact on the personal safety of members of the royal family, I would be very concerned.”
In total, 383 crimes were recorded in 2019, before the sharp decline in the number of offenses during the pandemic, with 64 crimes reported in 2020 and 23 in 2021.
Among the offenses were:
• Theft – 380 incidents
• Possession of weapons – 25 incidents
• Drug offenses – 17 cases
• Arson and criminal damage – 15 incidents
• Violence against the individual – 15 incidents
• Public order violations – 8 incidents
• Robbery – 7 incidents
• Burglary – 1 incident
• Vehicle violations – 1 incident
• Various crimes against society – 1 incident
Of the 470 recorded crimes, only nine resulted in someone being charged. No suspects were identified for the 404 offenses, while 34 crimes could not be proven and five cases were deemed not in the public interest.
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