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 July 2022
Miscellaneous theft 164
Miscellaneous theft prevention advice
Advice
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Mark your property to deter burglars
Great tips on how to make your personal belongings less attractive to burglars plus actions you can take to make them think twice about breaking in.
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Keeping garages and petrol stations safe
Tips and advice to keep your petrol station secure and prevent customers from driving off without paying.
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Prevent diners leaving your restaurant without paying
If you want to know how to prevent customers leaving your café or restaurant without paying, we can give you all the advice you need.
Theft from a person 124
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.
Violence 20
Violence prevention advice
Advice
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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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Spiked drinks and date-rape drugs
Spiking drinks is illegal: check our advice on how to prevent your drink being spiked, and protecting yourself from harm
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Travel safe
How to keep yourself and your belongings safe while travelling around.