Without saying where, where I live its a bit rough and there are Asian Muslim drug gangs and Somali gangs amongst others, in a way it makes things easier for Muslims here because at least they don't harass Muslims like Caribbean or white gangs would. I know it isn't good that Muslims are so weak and disunited that this unfortunate situation is a help but really their existence helps keep the white racist thugs away from our area.
Ah, the news. A source of spreading of both lies and truth. I'll never believe most of their claims unless I've seen it with my own eyes or more evidence hits me (don't forget about the ettiquetes which is to verify everything before spreading or making judgement etc. and AS LONG AS IT CONCERNS YOU PERSONALLY (else drop it)). Bottom line though: don't leave your womens alone to roam the streets at times where there are little people around (or not at all in fact). I think this advice should also be told to non-muslims (if they would start listening to what our beloved prophet Muhammad PBUH said). That is why they should look at shariah law in a different light. Another thing is to increase the work of da'wah and increase the techniques i.e. more wisdom, go to places where there is more fitnah (ACCORDING TO WHAT YOUR IMAN CAN HANDLE) (i.e. not just around the mosque or in nice public places). May Allah protect the ummah.