The Night of the Mugger
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Panic and Perception: The Garrotting Crisis in London
This chapter explores the public panic surrounding garrotting and muggings in historical London, examining how fear and sensationalist media distorted perceptions of crime. It highlights the consequences of societal anxiety, including wrongful arrests and the systemic biases that emerged in response to exaggerated fears about safety.
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