London’s mayor says falling crime shows the city is safe despite alarming online claims
Summary
London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, and the police chief said crime has gone down in the city, showing it is safe despite some online claims saying otherwise. They noted that certain crimes like theft and burglary dropped significantly, especially in popular tourist areas. Khan also said many negative stories about London online are spread by automated accounts and some foreign groups, targeting him partly because of his background and political views.Key Facts
- London’s overall neighborhood crime dropped by 14% in the year ending June 2026.
- In Westminster, a key tourist area, these crimes fell by over one-third.
- Camden, another tourist hotspot, saw a 25% decrease in such crimes.
- London recorded 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest since 2014, and fewer per person than Paris, Berlin, or New York.
- There has been a 200% rise in social media posts claiming London is unsafe or in decline over two years.
- Mayor Khan says many negative stories come from bot farms, state actors in Russia and China, and some U.S. influencers.
- Khan is concerned about rising hate crimes against Muslim and Jewish communities, partly linked to conflicts in the Middle East.
- Khan supports better protection and confidence for faith communities to report hate crimes and feel safe practicing their religion.
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