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No, Britain Is Not the "Rape Capital" - Here's What the Viral Posts Leave Out
Viral maps rank the UK top for rape. But reporting rules, definitions and survey methods differ wildly by country. Here is the full data.
Rent Free Desk•18 Sept•4 min
Reality Check
Sweden Crime Headlines vs Survey Data: Same Trap, New Flag
Police logs climb when rules widen. Victim surveys tell a flatter story. Here is how to check in four minutes.
Data Desk•17 Sept•4 min