A part of this is Europe's abhorrence of violence in general dating back to the end of world war II. Those lessons are slowly being forgotten but there definitely still is a strong undercurrent to that effect.
Having a half decent welfare program is another element in there. But with the current crisis and the upcoming pension plan troubles it remains to be seen if we can sustain that and if we can not I predict an increase in crime and associated violence.
Having a half decent welfare program is another element in there. But with the current crisis and the upcoming pension plan troubles it remains to be seen if we can sustain that and if we can not I predict an increase in crime and associated violence.