violent crime.

whilst listening to the news on the radio the other day i was shocked that the first four stories were about  a stabbing in Liverpool one in London one in Blackpool and a shooting in Manchester. I couldnt believe it, it just seems to get worse. I know that there must be violent crime in Spain..but it cant be as bad as it is in Britain, can it?? 

Is the Spanish media full of stories of  violence as it is here in the U.K.  How many people this year alone have been shot stabbed or kicked to death, it doesnt bare thinking about.

I would be interested in this forums views on the subject of violent crime..Is it as bad as Britain???