The City of London Police have released their latest crime statistics, these cover reported crimes for the month of July 2018 (June’s are also listed as a comparison).
Overall reported crime rose in July with 932 reported crimes, compared to 865 in June.
The largest rise showed in bicycle thefts, increasing by approximately 50%, with 77 reported bicycle thefts in July. For security sites on this distribution list it may be worth advising your clients/occupiers of this large rise, to increase/reinforce awareness.
Anti-social behaviour continues to be the single highest reported crime, this category contains multiple individual types including;
- Nuisance, rowdy or inconsiderate neighbours
- Vandalism, graffiti and fly-posting
- Street drinking
- Environmental damage including littering, dumping of rubbish and abandonment of cars
- Prostitution related activity
- Begging and vagrancy
- Fireworks misuse
- Inconsiderate or inappropriate use of vehicles
Forms of robbery and theft all rose in July (with exception of burglary).
Full list;
| June 2018 | July 2018 | |
| All crime | 865 | 932 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 210 | 202 |
| Bicycle theft | 49 | 77 |
| Burglary | 38 | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 14 |
| Drugs | 29 | 25 |
| Other crime | 14 | 14 |
| Other theft | 141 | 157 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2 |
| Public order | 54 | 65 |
| Robbery | 5 | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 79 |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 84 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 149 |
Please visit https://www.police.uk/shape/0sIDQ2/ for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.
