Why Tom Elliott is worried Melbourne is becoming like South Africa

Tom Elliott says he’s worried Melbourne’s crime is heading down the path of South Africa.

The Mornings host says the crime in Melbourne involves a level of violence he didn’t see when he was younger.

“I just don’t recall when I was young that people who stole cars also tried to stab you to death with machetes, and knives, and things like that,” he said.

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A criminal psychologist has blamed a range of factors for why crime has grown increasingly more violent.

Tim Watson-Munro says social media, strong adverse peer group dynamics, and determination are partly responsible.

“I’m not an alarmist … I agree with your comments, the stats speak for themselves,” he said.

“We are headed that way,” he added.

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