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Crime in London

How much crime is recorded in London, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Region
London
Population
9,089,736 (2024)
Crime

How safe is London

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 33.2 offences per 1,000 people a year in London, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 7 of 10 against all council areas.

Higher-harm crime band
7/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Around the middle of council areas in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
33.2
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
83
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

LondonNational
Violence and sexual offences20.823.6
Anti-social behaviour17.210.7
Burglary14.09.1
Shoplifting9.58.4
Other theft7.44.5
Vehicle crime6.13.5
Theft from the person5.72.1
Public order4.54.6
Drugs3.62.4
Criminal damage and arson2.74.7
Robbery2.41.4
Bicycle theft1.41.0
Other crime1.11.5
Possession of weapons0.70.9
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

The rate has been broadly flat since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
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2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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