Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EC2P · City of London
2,734
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
EC3A · City of London
2,321
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
City of London has less crime — 2,321 vs 2,734 incidents in February 2026.
City of London saw somewhat more crime than City of London in February 2026 (2,734 vs 2,321 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: City of London sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (426), while City of London has more Violence & sexual offences (389). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, City of London recorded fewer crimes than City of London — 2,321 vs 2,734 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. City of London is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, City of London saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while City of London had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, City of London recorded fewer total crimes (2,321 vs 2,734).