London mobile phone thefts hit a record high
Briefly

Mobile phone thefts in London's West End have surged to unprecedented levels, averaging 37 incidents per day. Over the last four years, nearly 231,000 phone thefts have been reported in London, with the West End accounting for almost 40,000 of these. Organized crime, primarily executed by gangs using electric bikes to target pedestrians, has contributed significantly to this rise. Authorities warn residents and tourists to remain vigilant in crowded areas, as more than a third of thefts are now occurring in suburban areas as well.
Mobile phone thefts in London's West End have reached alarming levels, with an average of 37 thefts recorded daily, highlighting the rise of organized crime.
The data shows that a third of all mobile phone thefts in London occur in the West End and St James area, a significant increase from previous years.
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