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Orchard and Marina Bay top last year's list; expert says crowded venues present more opportunities for crime
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Orchard neighbourhood police centre recorded 158 reports of the five crimes used by the police to collate crime statistics.
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Fabian Koh
Neighbourhood police centres (NPCs) in commercial areas saw more crime last year than those in residential areas, with Orchard NPC topping the list, government figures show.
Orchard NPC recorded 158 reports of the five crimes used by the police to collate crime statistics - robbery, housebreaking, snatch theft, theft of motor vehicle and outrage of modesty.
