It proves that identifying and correcting small signs of disorder before they grow into bigger problems can be an important step in fighting the spread of crime.

VOA: special.2009.03.03

Part of the multi-million dollar company's work is dealing with small-scale crime, like recovering fuel stolen from a petrol station.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Figures show the number of young people killed year-on-year in violent crime is relatively small and volatile - apparently dramatic changes can be statistically misleading.

BBC: Analysis: UK gun crime figures

"But where less serious injuries have been caused, we believe taxpayers' money is better spent providing support and help rather than what are often small payments well after the crime has been committed, " a spokesperson said.

BBC: A victim of crime