This interactive map from The Guardian overlays recent incidences of rioting in greater London with levels of poverty.
"Data journalist Matt Stiles has taken our data on deprivation - and the riot incidents over the last few days and mashed the two up together. The darker reds represent poorer places, the blues are the richer areas."
Incidences of rioting have primarily occurred in areas with low incomes.
FULL STORY: Mapping the riots with poverty
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