City of London vs City of London — Crime Comparison 2026

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

City of London

EC2Y · City of London

2,279

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft410
  • Violence & sexual offences370
  • Theft from person369

City of London

EC3A · City of London

2,321

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft406
  • Violence & sexual offences389
  • Theft from person380

City of London has less crime — 2,279 vs 2,321 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 2,279 and 2,321 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 February 2026 Police data, City of London recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,279 vs 2,321 incidents. That is 2% 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 February 2026, City of London recorded 410 incidents of this type vs 406 in City of London. Overall, City of London had fewer total crimes (2,279 vs 2,321).

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