City of London vs City of London — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

City of London

EC2M · City of London

2,522

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft430
  • Shoplifting409
  • Theft from person368

City of London

EC2N · City of London

2,566

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft480
  • Theft from person415
  • Shoplifting390

City of London has less crime — 2,522 vs 2,566 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 2,522 and 2,566 incidents respectively. Both areas share Other theft as their most common crime type, though City of London records significantly more (480 vs 430 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is City of London or City of London safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, City of London recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,522 vs 2,566 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. City of London is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between City of London and City of London?

Both areas share Other theft as their top crime category. In April 2026, City of London recorded 430 incidents of this type vs 480 in City of London. Overall, City of London had fewer total crimes (2,522 vs 2,566).

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