City of London vs City of London — Crime Comparison 2026

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

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

EC2V · City of London

2,549

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft458
  • Theft from person451
  • Shoplifting407

City of London has less crime — 2,549 vs 2,585 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 2,585 and 2,549 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Other theft dominating in each. 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 — 2,549 vs 2,585 incidents. That is 1% 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 466 incidents of this type vs 458 in City of London. Overall, City of London had fewer total crimes (2,549 vs 2,585).

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