As for the UK and this "Grime" connection, I don't live there, and I have no idea. Whatever gangs exist in England must exist for a reason...as in illegal products or services they are pushing. I say think that out and see where it takes you.
I would guess it's more random and less-organized in nature than gangs in the U.S. I will also guess that most street crime in England is due to junkies desperately needing money.
Then again, maybe an ineffectual police response to junkie-crime has now emboldened non-junkies to commit the same types of crimes in sprees and these are the new, more organized "gangs;" it's a possibility.
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