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Phone thefts in London plummet by 50% in last year as murder rate falls to lowest level in history
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The significant drop in phone thefts and other crimes in London may be attributed in part to the Met Police's increased use of technology, such as live facial recognition cameras and drones, to identify and disrupt criminal activity. Additionally, efforts by phone manufacturers, including Apple's recent security update, may also be contributing to the decline in phone thefts by making stolen devices harder to access and resell. The reduction in crime rates is also being seen as a positive trend for London, contradicting some negative perceptions of the city's safety.
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Phone thefts in London plummet by 50% in last year as murder rate falls to lowest level in history
Phone thefts across London have plummeted over the last year, while murder rates have fallen to their lowest levels per capita since records began.
Statistics released today show neighbourhood crime, which includes theft, robbery and burglary, fell by 14 per cent, more than 35,000 offences, in the 12 months to June.
The Met figures showed drop of 23 per cent (23,311) in thefts from people, 11 per cent (2,943) in pe…
23 Jul, 09:41