Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EC2M · City of London
2,375
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
EC2N · City of London
2,398
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
City of London has less crime — 2,375 vs 2,398 incidents in February 2026.
City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 2,375 and 2,398 incidents respectively. Both areas share Other theft as their most common crime type, though City of London records significantly more (446 vs 403 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, City of London recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,375 vs 2,398 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. City of London is above the national average.
Both areas share Other theft as their top crime category. In February 2026, City of London recorded 403 incidents of this type vs 446 in City of London. Total crime levels were broadly similar.