Students have started their GCSEs. It is an anxious time for everyone, including parents deciding which secondary school to send their child the following year. Parents often use Performance Tables to determine how successful a school is. Rating a secondary school is challenging. There are many factors to consider. So, for this article, I have … Read more
Islington, a lively borough in the heart of London, is famous for its diverse community and cultural heritage. But what about crime? Is Islington a safe place to be? In this article, we’ll dig deep into Islington’s crime rate to give you a clear picture. We’ll analyse crime statistics, look at factors that affect crime … Read more
Background: In December 2022, phone theft in London peaked at 4,052 offences, the highest monthly record since December 2017. While the theft of phones precedes the pandemic, incidents have become increasingly prevalent since. A 42% increase has been observed in the past 12 months between January 2022 and 2023. The crime rate has also increased from … Read more
Police have recorded a UK wide record level of reported rape offences, fuelled in part by a 10% annual rise in rape in London. ONS data reveals that in the 12 months to September 2022, the official figure of 63,136 cases of rape is the highest on record and accounted for 37% of the 170,973 … Read more
The following list shows the rates of crime per 1000 people for London’s top 10 most dangerous boroughs. The number of crimes reported for 2022 is shown, with the figure in brackets indicating the corresponding value for 2021. Boroughs such as the City of London and Westminster have historically been associated with higher levels of … Read more