London mayor insists crime falling despite TikTok-driven looting incident, data paints a different picture
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The trend started in the days leading up to August 9, with suggestions of a time, place and even attire for those who wanted to loot the JD Sports store on Oxford street.
"London is significantly more crime-ridden in 2023 than it was when Mayor Khan took office in 2016, and the trend is rising once again after a lull during the pandemic," Mendoza said. "Londoners are feeling less safe as a result, a perception exacerbated by the Met seemingly uninterested in pursuing lower-level crimes like burglary and mugging that have a devastating effect on those robbed." Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
"If this pattern accelerates, it won't be long before tourists start giving London a wide berth on account of fears about their personal safety, so the onus is on the winning candidate in next year's election to get a grip on this problem firmly and decisively."