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London Sees 1,300 Surge in Mobile Phone Thefts

8/24/2025

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London reported 116,656 mobile phone thefts in 2024, averaging 330 per day, a 1,300 increase from 2023.
Women were more affected, with 61,000 female victims versus 48,000 male victims.
Only 169 suspects faced charges, leaving many offenders unpunished.
Total losses from phone thefts since 2017 reached around £365 million.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper noted the rise in organized crime affecting public safety.

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Story summary

London reported 116,656 mobile phone thefts in 2024, averaging 330 per day, a 1,300 increase from 2023.
Women were more affected, with 61,000 female victims versus 48,000 male victims.
Only 169 suspects faced charges, leaving many offenders unpunished.
Total losses from phone thefts since 2017 reached around £365 million.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper noted the rise in organized crime affecting public safety.