Do you think social media contributes to fear or misinformation about crime in London?

In 2025, London recorded its lowest homicide rate in over a decade, with just 97 cases and major declines in youth violence.

Police credit prevention efforts, tech like facial recognition, and targeted gang disruption.

Despite this, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged that many Londoners still feel unsafe, blaming "angry, polarised" content on social media for distorting public perception.

Mayor Sadiq Khan echoed this, saying some videos exaggerate crime and play into fears.

Others argue these clips raise needed awareness, especially about theft and violence against women, which remain serious concerns across the capital.