[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by nomadking

The police can't be everywhere 24/7, so it's not going to make much difference. Even in busy areas with lots of people around, it's only by chance they might be in the right place at the right time to prevent a crime or catch somebody.

They used to be everywhere 24/7 if you know what I mean.
I lived in Willesden when I was young/teen. A police car, a noddy bike, a panda car, a foot patrol - all regularly seen in the residential streets.