"for a major new crackdown on mobile phone theft in the capital. This includes a proposal to set up a new mobile phone Command Cell to coordinate intelligence and respond to phone theft and robbery in the West End. Latest police data shows that robberies are down 46 per cent in key hotspots in London and thefts are down by more than a quarter, due to investment from the Mayor."
"Record funding from the Mayor has doubled the number of police officers in the West End leading to a 25 per cent reduction in theft. The Metropolitan Police has today revealed that mobile phone theft in London has fallen from 81,365 in 2024 to around 71,391 in 2025 - a drop of 12.3 per cent. This new data shows that there have been 10,000 fewer mobile phones stolen in the last year, compared to the year before."
The Mayor of London will invest an additional £4.5m in the Budget to intensify efforts against mobile phone theft across the capital. A proposed West End mobile phone Command Cell would coordinate intelligence and provide real-time response to theft and robbery. Recent police data show robberies in key hotspots fell 46% and thefts dropped by more than a quarter, with mobile phone theft down 12.3% from 81,365 to around 71,391, about 10,000 fewer incidents year-on-year. Record funding doubled West End police numbers and reduced thefts by 25%. Planned measures include enforcement blitzes, targeted operations, drones, and e-bike-trained specialist officers, and funding for a Reducing Robbery programme to protect young people.
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