Top reported crimes
The figures below are based on the total number of crimes reported last month. Find out more and download the raw data on our Stats and data page.
for May 2022
Shoplifting 26
Shoplifting prevention advice
Advice
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How to spot a shoplifter
How to spot a shoplifter, how to protect yourself or your business and what to do if you see one in action.
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Schemes for businesses to prevent crime
Details of the various schemes that exist for your business to join - helping reduce crime and disorder affecting your business and others.
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Securing your shop from shoplifters
Take steps to protect your shop or store from shoplifters.
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Ways to prevent theft by staff
There are a number of ways you can start to tackle theft by staff members - get our advice here.
Miscellaneous theft 22
Miscellaneous theft prevention advice
Theft from a person 19
Where items are stolen from someone without force or the threat of force. For example snatching items or pickpocketing.
Theft from a person prevention advice
Advice
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Protect your phone
Find out how to keep your mobile phone safe and out of the hands of thieves and pickpockets.
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Don’t let them pocket it
All you need to know to help you spot pickpockets and to safeguard your belongings.
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Protect yourself from street robbery
Ways to keep you and your property safe on the street.
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How to stay safe while visiting London
Important information on protecting yourself and your belongings while in London.
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Protect yourself from ATM theft
Advice to help you protect yourself from thieves at an ATM and how to spot card readers and other false devices.
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Travel safe
How to keep yourself and your belongings safe while travelling around.