TNAG-0263-FCO40-299-Problem-of-increase-in-crime-rate-in-Hong-Kong-1971 — Page 47

HKK 14/38

Hong Kong Department,

28 August, 1970.

With reference to our telephone conversation today about crime statistics, I enclose a table giving a breakdown of the figures for various crines committed in Hong Kong over the years 1966 to 1970.

Mr. Royle, our Parliamentary Under-Secretary, has asked to see figures for crime in other cities of a similar size. (Hong Kong has a population of 4 million). He has suggested Birmingham.

I should be most grateful for any assistance you can give us in providing the figures required.

:

(J. K. Marsh)

J. C. Davey, Esq.,

C1 Division,

Home Office,

Whitehall,

LONDON, S.W.1.