Updated April 202614 areas
Inner London Crime Rankings 2026
City of London is the safest area in Inner London with a crime rate of 24.0 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 116.6 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
City of London
Safest in Inner London
24.0 per 1k
Hackney
Highest Crime in Inner London
140.6 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
8
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Inner London's average crime rate of 116.6 per 1,000 residents is 35.3 above the UK average of 81.3.
Inner London Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of London | 24.0 | -5.7% |
| 2 | Wandsworth | 95.1 | +1.5% |
| 3 | Lewisham | 110.4 | +4.1% |
| 4 | Camden | 113.3 | -3.9% |
| 5 | Hammersmith and Fulham | 116.7 | -1.3% |
| 6 | Tower Hamlets | 119.2 | +2.1% |
| 7 | Westminster | 120.8 | -16.7% |
| 8 | Haringey | 123.2 | -3.0% |
| 9 | Kensington and Chelsea | 124.7 | -12.5% |
| 10 | Newham | 133.2 | +4.9% |
| 11 | Lambeth | 136.1 | -1.1% |
| 12 | Southwark | 136.7 | +3.3% |
| 13 | Islington | 137.9 | +0.4% |
| 14 | Hackney | 140.6 | -1.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Inner London? expand_more
City of London has the lowest crime rate in Inner London at 24.0 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 116.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Inner London? expand_more
8 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