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Wed 11 Nov 2002Garda report shows rise in serious crimeThe Minister for Justice has expressed his disappointment at the increase in serious crime which is revealed by the 2001 Garda annual report.Commenting on the report, published yesterday, Mr McDowell announced a national crime victimisation survey, to begin in 2004 and to be conducted independently at intervals, and also the setting-up of an expert group on crime statistics.