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

2,464

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting438
  • Other theft409
  • Violence & sexual offences362

City of London

EC3M · City of London

2,354

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Other theft459
  • Theft from person374
  • Violence & sexual offences329

City of London has less crime — 2,354 vs 2,464 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

City of London and City of London recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 2,464 and 2,354 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Shoplifting (438), while City of London has more Theft from person (374). 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 — 2,354 vs 2,464 incidents. That is 4% 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 Shoplifting while City of London had more Theft from person. Overall, City of London recorded fewer total crimes (2,354 vs 2,464).

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