City of London vs City of London — Crime Comparison 2026

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

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

EC2P · City of London

2,939

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour526
  • Shoplifting467
  • Theft from person459

City of London has less crime — 2,566 vs 2,939 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 2,566 and 2,939 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Other theft (480), while City of London has more Anti-social behaviour (526). 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 — 2,566 vs 2,939 incidents. That is 13% 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?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, City of London saw higher rates of Other theft while City of London had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, City of London recorded fewer total crimes (2,566 vs 2,939).

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