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London’s neighborhood crime is plummeting—down 15% in a year—with thefts, robberies, and burglaries falling hardest in the city center. Westminster led the charge, seeing a 33% drop thanks to a massive phone-snatching crackdown that cut thefts in half and recovered 13,000 phones. But the picture isn’t uniform: only 8 of 32 boroughs hit the 15% mark, and some areas saw crime rise. Meanwhile, overall crime fell just 2.5%, and key categories like shoplifting and business robbery jumped 20%. The Mayor celebrates the progress, calling London one of the safest cities in the world—but the Met warns the justice system is under strain, with hundreds of cases pending trial in 2030. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/602c875a4513fdb4
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