City of London vs City of London — Crime Comparison 2026

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

City of London

EC2P · City of London

2,940

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour527
  • Shoplifting467
  • Theft from person459

City of London

EC2R · City of London

2,585

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft466
  • Theft from person447
  • Shoplifting409

City of London has less crime — 2,585 vs 2,940 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 2,940 and 2,585 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (527), while City of London has more Other theft (466). 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 — 2,585 vs 2,940 incidents. That is 12% 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 Anti-social behaviour while City of London had more Other theft. Overall, City of London recorded fewer total crimes (2,585 vs 2,940).

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