Crime Rates in London - Crime Map & Statistics
View crime statistics across London using official Police.uk data. Explore the interactive map below or search a specific postcode to check local crime rates.
Crime Statistics for London
London is the UK's largest city and sees a wide range of crime types across its 32 boroughs. Our crime map uses official Police.uk data to show you the latest reported crimes, broken down by category and plotted on an interactive map. Data is updated monthly and covers the most recent 3-month period.
Whether you're considering moving to London, buying property, or researching an area for work, understanding local crime patterns can help you make informed decisions.
Common Crime Types in London
In Jun 2026 to Aug 2026, the most common categories within 10 km of the city centre were violence and sexual offences (32,390), anti-social behaviour (30,516) and shoplifting (15,686). Inner London areas see more theft-related crimes than outer boroughs.
Police.uk's criminal damage and arson figures here look incomplete: 123 in Aug 2026, against 1,935 in Aug 2025. A fall that size usually means the force changed what it supplies, so treat this category as understated.
Shoplifting has risen significantly in recent years (Metropolitan Police figures on Police.uk: about 72,000 in the year to August 2024 and 94,000 in the year to August 2026), particularly in retail-heavy areas like the West End, Oxford Street, and major shopping centres.
Safest Areas in London
Outer London boroughs generally have lower crime rates. In Police.uk data for June to August 2026, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Bexley and Kingston upon Thames were among the lowest-crime boroughs per resident. Most of these lie outside the map's 10 km city view, and crime varies even within boroughs, so use our postcode checker for your specific area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How current is the London crime data?
Police.uk updates crime data monthly, typically with a 2-month delay. We process the latest available data and show the most recent 3-month period (currently Jun 2026 to Aug 2026).
Does the data cover all of London?
The city view shows Metropolitan Police and City of London Police crimes within 10 km of central London. British Transport Police has not published crime data since January 2025. Search a postcode for anywhere else in London.
Can I check a specific London postcode?
Yes - enter any London postcode in the search box to get detailed crime statistics for that specific area using live Police.uk API data.
Crime Checkers for Other Cities
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