One in eight children victims of iPod theft
One in eight children aged between 11 and 16 has had a "hot product" such as an iPod stolen from them. One in three victims was using the item at the time.The shocking figures come from research by the Design Council which highlight the increasing level of crime among youngsters.
It is claimed that "must-have" gadgets like iPods and the iPhone are driving the crimes with a third of 11-year-olds saying they carry gizmos worth over £200, half put the value of their technology at between £100 and £500.
The research by the Design Council on behalf of the Home Office involved 1,000 11-16 year-olds.
A spokesperson for the Design Council, said: “Unfortunately, while there's a demand for hot products there's also a risk that they will be the target of criminals. And young people are more likely to a victim of crime than adults."
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A spokesperson for the Design Council, said: “Unfortunately, while there's a demand for hot products there's also a risk that they will be the target of criminals. And young people are more likely to a victim of crime than adults."
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Design Council
