Safest Areas in Greater London 2026

Based on March 2026 Police data, Hillingdon (UB3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Greater London, with 576 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Walthamstow (E17) recorded 831 crimes in the same period. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
576
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
831
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
831
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
576
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Greater London?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Hillingdon (UB3) is the safest area in Greater London, recording 576 crimes — 18% fewer than the average across the 2 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Greater London?

Walthamstow (E17) recorded the most crime in Greater London in March 2026, with 831 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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