Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EC2R · City of London
2,585
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
EC3N · City of London
2,192
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
City of London has less crime — 2,192 vs 2,585 incidents in April 2026.
City of London saw somewhat more crime than City of London in April 2026 (2,585 vs 2,192 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Theft from person (447) and Shoplifting (409), while City of London has more Violence & sexual offences (356) and Anti-social behaviour (317). 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 April 2026 Police data, City of London recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,192 vs 2,585 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. City of London is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, City of London saw higher rates of Theft from person and Shoplifting while City of London had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, City of London recorded fewer total crimes (2,192 vs 2,585).