Having lived in London now for ~8 years… I can confirm that the city does feel much safer in the past year or so. ASB in the areas I frequent dropped considerably, phone snatching has dropped below pre-COVID levels, and even gang-related activities seem to have quieted down a bit.
Yes, of course, a city of 10+ million will never be completely crime-free, but overall I’d say London is healing.
Having lived in London now for ~8 years… I can confirm that the city does feel much safer in the past year or so. ASB in the areas I frequent dropped considerably, phone snatching has dropped below pre-COVID levels, and even gang-related activities seem to have quieted down a bit.
Yes, of course, a city of 10+ million will never be completely crime-free, but overall I’d say London is healing.