Flower power to stem burglaries in Tokyo
"By planting flowers facing the street, more people will be keeping an eye out while taking care of the flowers or watering them."
A Tokyo district plagued with burglaries has turned to planting flowers to beautify its streets and help stamp out crime.
Suginami says its efforts have paid off, with the number of burglaries falling to 390 in 2008, down almost 80 per cent from 2002.
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