Belive me friend it is bullshit !! During the last year i`ve spent time in Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, London, Brum etc.. And all, have similar problems of crime / anti-social behavior etc.. Just that TV/ Press Hilite badstuff that happens here :( ... btw  My, daughter recently was set upon at Broadmarsh Bus Stn 9:30pm after travel from London... I was, and am still are more concerned for her safety in London than here :( cheers and take care, Joe :)