What's really going on with crime in the capital? with the Met, King's and HOLBA

The question of how safe London is as a city has become much debated in the media and across digital platforms around the world in recent weeks and months, impacting perceptions of the capital as a place to visit, work and do business.

Recent research shows a surge in online content portraying London as dangerous, yet official figures indicate that violent crime is falling.

So, what's really going on?

Our Chief Executive John Dickie is joined by Sharon Sawers, Chief Communications Officer at the Metropolitan Police, Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Executive at the Heart of London Business Alliance, and Dr Mark Hill, Lecturer in Cultural Computation at King's College London, to discuss crime in the capital.

Running order:

Investigating online depictions of crime in London around the world (1:59)

How is crime impacting businesses in the centre of the city? (8:47)

What do the latest official data tell us about levels of crime in the capital? (11:45)

The latest steps in the battle to tackle phone theft (15:21)

Strategies for addressing misinformation about London (17:21)

What can social media platforms do to counter misleading narratives online? (19:17)

How Business Improvement Districts and the Met are working together to tackle crime (23:30)

Find out more about our strategic partnership with the Metropolitan Police on our website.

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