Crime Rate in City of London: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in City of London

The total recorded crimes in City of London, UK in March 2025 are around 2,746 as per the recent police data. This equates to a City of London crime rate of 319.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around City of London, encompassing approximately 8,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (613) incidents (20.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (457) incidents (21.87% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (451) incidents (-1.96% decrease)
City of London Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Liverpool Street with total crimes: 87
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 84
  • Bishopsgate with total crimes: 69

City of London Police Info:

City of London Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is City of London?

To understand the safety of City of London, we need to analyze City of London crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • City of London has recorded 37,556 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 4375.12 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 1 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 36,404 crimes with a crime rate of 4240.91, ranking it 1 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, City of London demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 37556 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, City of London recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, City of London had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 36,404 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, City of London witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, City of London is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, City of London has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

City of London Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Walbrook (1647 crimes), and the safest, Aldersgate (19 crimes), is 1628 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across City of London.

Similarly, the area of City of London (2746 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to City of London (2746 crimes), with a difference of 0 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within City of London.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Walbrook1647
Farringdon Without714
Portsoken222
Cripplegate144
Aldersgate19

Safest Wards:

Walbrook1647
Farringdon Without714
Portsoken222
Cripplegate144
Aldersgate19

Most Dangerous Areas:

City of London2746

Safest Areas:

City of London2746

City of London Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the City of London has recorded 2,746 crimes with crime rate of 85.97 ranking 2231th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 13 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total City of London crimes were 37,556. The crime rate of City of London in 2024 was 4375.12 (year) or 364.59 (month) ranking it 1 danzarous in the UK. City of London ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in City of London were around 36,404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4240.91 (year) or 353.41 (month) ranking 1 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, City of London ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of City of London

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Westminster30,409 17237,090 2370,073 2
Tower Hamlets3,939 1627,666 744,863 10
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,138 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth3,714 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,331 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,591 455,577 390,410 3

City of London Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (613 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (457 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 528 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 510 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (524 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (383 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 710 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 608 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (801 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (676 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (774 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (687 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (623 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (463 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (595 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (470 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 499 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 472 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1052 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (884 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202519
January 202530
December 202421
November 202418
October 202451
September 202433
August 202427
July 202442
June 202460

A total of 6372 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 637.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1052 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025428
February 2025528
January 2025524
December 2024710
November 2024801
October 2024774
September 2024623
August 2024433
July 2024499
June 20241052

A total of 671 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202566
January 202530
December 202440
November 202446
October 2024105
September 202460
August 202460
July 202481
June 2024108

A total of 2324 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 232.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025198
February 2025186
January 2025191
December 2024204
November 2024259
October 2024261
September 2024180
August 2024283
July 2024260
June 2024302

A total of 5490 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 549.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 812 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025613
February 2025510
January 2025383
December 2024522
November 2024676
October 2024687
September 2024463
August 2024470
July 2024354
June 2024812

A total of 5220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 522.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 856 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025451
February 2025460
January 2025369
December 2024608
November 2024456
October 2024612
September 2024341
August 2024595
July 2024472
June 2024856

A total of 1130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025112
February 202597
January 2025106
December 202493
November 2024121
October 2024115
September 202481
August 2024121
July 202484
June 2024200

A total of 257 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202530
January 202510
December 202424
November 202455
October 202430
September 202424
August 202412
July 202412
June 202436

A total of 212 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20256
December 202418
November 202436
October 202427
September 202430
August 202415
July 202418
June 202438

A total of 655 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202533
January 202566
December 202499
November 202499
October 202469
September 202457
August 202436
July 202461
June 202490

A total of 4589 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 458.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 884 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025457
February 2025375
January 2025368
December 2024398
November 2024421
October 2024465
September 2024394
August 2024361
July 2024466
June 2024884

A total of 940 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
February 202551
January 202540
December 202419
November 202437
October 202496
September 2024108
August 2024213
July 2024111
June 2024186

A total of 1137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 113.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025111
February 2025147
January 2025117
December 202494
November 202480
October 2024130
September 2024108
August 202490
July 202486
June 2024174

A total of 1212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202584
January 202597
December 202466
November 202490
October 202494
September 2024108
August 2024166
July 2024140
June 2024272

High Crime Locations City of London in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the City of London postcode area is presented below.

1. Liverpool Street (Map)
Total87
Theft from the person30
Violence and sexual offences21
Shoplifting9
Other theft9
Public order6
Other crime6
Possession of weapons3
Bicycle theft3
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total84
Theft from the person48
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6
Public order6
Drugs6
3. Bishopsgate (Map)
Total69
Violence and sexual offences24
Theft from the person15
Public order12
Shoplifting6
Drugs6
Possession of weapons3
Bicycle theft3
4. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting9
Public order9
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Drugs3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting45
Theft from the person9
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Kingscote Street (Map)
Total54
Theft from the person18
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6

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