Reported thefts from art galleries, museums & libraries from January 2013 to September 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.032940

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. In the past 10 years, how many thefts from art galleries and/or museums in London have been reported to the Met Police? Please provide the data by year.

2. What was the estimated value of the objects stolen each year?

3. How many of these reports led to a charge or arrest?

4. How many of these cases are still open?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Caveat: Please note that most museums and art galleries have shops/retail outlets and the data held may represent general shoplifting from the retail outlets rather than thefts from the museums and art galleries. Information from the museums and art galleries is not recorded separately.