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).

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Please visit https://www.police.uk/shape/0sIDQ2/ for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.