Crime in London: 129.0 per 1,000 residents · Check Local

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Safety in London

London in London scores 53/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 1,134,735
Rate per 1,000: 129.0
1-year trend: +4.0%
3-year trend: +10.9%
5-year trend: +9.7%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 11,381
Per 1,000 residents: 1.3

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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