Residents in a posh London area are urged to play classical music to combat rising crime and anti-social behavior in their neighborhood
London: Residents in a fancy part of London are being told to play classical music to keep the troublemakers away. It sounds a bit odd, right? But it’s true! After 22 locals complained about a rise in drug-related crime, the Met Police suggested this unusual tactic.
St John’s Wood, where homes cost over a million pounds, has seen some wild stuff lately. People have been dealing drugs openly, and there have been break-ins and even threats. One resident found someone using crack cocaine right on their doorstep! Can you believe that?
After hearing from 22 residents about the chaos, the police decided to get creative. They suggested that playing classical music could help. But they also warned not to blast it too loud, or it might annoy other neighbors.
One local businessman was not impressed. He thought the idea was ridiculous and questioned if the police were out of touch. He even shared his frustrations with the press, saying it’s crazy to think music could solve such serious issues.
Interestingly, there’s some evidence that classical music can help reduce bad behavior in public spaces. Some transport networks have tried it, and it worked to keep loiterers away. Even McDonald’s has used it to keep things calm!
While the police meant well, they later clarified that this advice isn’t official policy. It’s a wild situation, and it’ll be interesting to see if the music actually helps!
