Updated March 202614 areas
Inner London Crime Rankings 2026
Wandsworth is the safest area in Inner London with a crime rate of 95.1 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 117.1 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Wandsworth
Safest in Inner London
95.1 per 1k
City of London
Highest Crime in Inner London
24.2 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
9
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Inner London's average crime rate of 117.1 per 1,000 residents is 35.6 above the UK average of 81.5.
Inner London Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wandsworth | 95.1 | -2.1% |
| 2 | Lewisham | 110.4 | +3.9% |
| 3 | Haringey | 124.5 | -5.4% |
| 4 | Newham | 132.8 | +7.1% |
| 5 | Hammersmith and Fulham | 117.5 | -1.4% |
| 6 | Lambeth | 136.2 | +10.2% |
| 7 | Hackney | 141.4 | -0.7% |
| 8 | Tower Hamlets | 119.2 | +1.1% |
| 9 | Southwark | 137.1 | -3.2% |
| 10 | Islington | 138.2 | -2.5% |
| 11 | Kensington and Chelsea | 126.4 | -7.3% |
| 12 | Camden | 113.9 | -4.3% |
| 13 | Westminster | 122.5 | -20.9% |
| 14 | City of London | 24.2 | +0.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Inner London? expand_more
Wandsworth has the lowest crime rate in Inner London at 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Inner London compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Inner London is 117.1 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Inner London? expand_more
9 of 14 areas in Inner London recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology