London
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is London safe?
Crime in London is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
London has 8.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
London is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | London | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.9 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.2 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 214173 45%
- Other theft 89013 18%
- Vehicle crime 80384 16%
- Theft from the person 55624 11%
- Shoplifting 50006 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, London has had more past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Past flooding in London is mixed. Some areas are quiet, others have seen more.
- Little flooding 54%
- Some flooding 29%
- More flooding 17%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 5% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in London.
LondonNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for London?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. London is currently Low.
How does crime in London compare with England?
Crime in London is about the same as the England rate. London has 8.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in London is safe?
No. These figures are for London as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for London?
This London page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report