City of London Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The City of London’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 92.7 per 1,000 residents, an extraordinary 1169.9% above the UK average of 7.3. This figure highlights the area’s starkly elevated criminal activity, shaped by its dense urban fabric and transient population. The top three crime categories—other theft, violence and sexual offences, and shoplifting—collectively accounted for 71.1% of all incidents, with other theft alone contributing 28.7% of the total. This dominance of property-related crimes aligns with the area’s characteristics as a financial hub, where high-value assets and transient foot traffic may create conditions conducive to theft. Seasonal factors also played a role, with November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely influencing patterns of criminal activity. The prevalence of shoplifting, for instance, may be linked to the proximity of retail spaces to high-traffic areas, while violence and sexual offences could be connected to the late-night presence of workers and tourists. These trends, while consistent with the area’s profile, underscore the need for targeted interventions to address the disproportionate levels of crime compared to the UK average.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing significant changes. Other crime increased by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from three to six incidents, a sharp rise that may reflect targeted activity or reporting trends. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 38.1%, declining from 42 to 26 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or increased theft prevention measures. The crime mix also revealed stark disparities compared to the UK average, with other theft occurring at a rate 5116% higher than the national average. This figure, alongside shoplifting’s 2170% above UK rates, illustrates the unique challenges faced by this urban centre. For residents, the 27 crimes reported daily serve as a tangible reminder of the area’s elevated crime environment, even as some categories show signs of moderation.

The crime rate in November 2025 fell by 11.2% compared to the previous month, declining from 104.4 to 92.7 per 1,000 residents. This monthly decrease suggests a temporary moderation in criminal activity, though the overall rate remains exceptionally high by national standards. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent density of incidents within this built-up area. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 11 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the city’s small population of 8,689. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the previous month’s figure, still reflects a level of criminal activity that is starkly disproportionate to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly lower. The population context further emphasizes the intensity of crime in this compact urban environment, where a relatively small number of incidents can have a pronounced impact on residents’ daily lives.