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Poll Shows Britons Fear London, Despite Low Crime Rates

1/13/2026

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A YouGov poll finds 61% of Britons view London as unsafe, while 63% of Londoners feel secure.
The results follow claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigel Farage about crime in London.
Mayor Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley say 2025 is among the safest years for serious violent crime, citing a record low homicide rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people.

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A YouGov poll finds 61% of Britons view London as unsafe, while 63% of Londoners feel secure.
The results follow claims by U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigel Farage about crime in London.
Mayor Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley say 2025 is among the safest years for serious violent crime, citing a record low homicide rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people.