London sees a sharp rise in pickpocketing, with Westminster experiencing a 700% increase in three years.

London is the UK's top pickpocketing hotspot, with Westminster leading as the most affected area, seeing a 700% increase in incidents over the past three years. The city accounts for about 70% of the UK's pickpocketing cases, with Camden, Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hackney following in the top five. Theft mainly involves phones, and London has seen a 426% rise in reported cases.

November 10, 2024
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