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Briefing: Social homes – building thriving communities and safer streets

By: Sam Bloomer, Hannah Rich, Mike Thompson
Published: 20/03/2024

Briefing: Social homes – building thriving communities and safer streets

Evidence repeatedly shows how housing insecurity can fracture communities and drive-up crime rates. The dire shortage of social rent homes in England has also exacerbated the vulnerability of those in the greatest danger of violent crime.