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1. The British government has placed greater emphasis on crime prevention in recent years.

2. Some 12 government departments have been brought together to deal with crime prevention.

3. The Government is seeking action by the European Community to encourage car manufacturers to design their products in such a way as to make it difficult for criminals to steal vehicles.

4. Crime and the fear of crime could be reduced through coordinated actions by local government, private businesses, the police and voluntary agencies.

5. Crime Concern was formed to support local crime prevention activity and to promote best practices in it.