Article #86564

South China Morning Post - World News

South China Morning Post - World News

Title Is London dangerous? Data shows falling crime as mayor takes aim at ‘negative stories’ Source South China Morning Post - World News
Description London’s mayor and police chief have used a drop in recorded street crime to reassure tourists the city is safe and counter an online narrative depicting Britain’s capital as a lawless dystopia. The city’s Metropolitan Police force said “neighbourhood crime”, a category that includes phone theft, pickpocketing, residential burglary and vehicle crime, fell 14 per cent in the year to June. In Westminster borough – home to tourist magnets including Parliament, Soho and Leicester Square – those...
Link https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361701/london-dangerous-data-shows-falling-crime-mayor-takes-aim-negative-stories?utm_source=rss_feed Published At 2026-07-24 01:29:18 (1 week ago)
Created At 2026-07-24 01:30:34 Updated At 2026-07-24 01:30:34