Phone thefts in London have surged dramatically, with new data indicating a 34% increase in 2024 alone. Totaling over 70,000 stolen phones, the trend continues an alarming rise that has seen a 244% increase since 2020. The majority of these thefts occur in Westminster and the West End, often perpetrated by organized gangs utilizing mopeds to escape. The financial implications are severe, with losses potentially reaching £70 million as residents replace stolen devices. Experts urge consumers to verify their insurance coverage to protect themselves against such thefts.
Londoners and those visiting the capital will be concerned by the substantial rise in phone thefts last year. Criminals are becoming increasingly brazen in the city, often using mopeds or e-bikes to make a quick getaway.
The Met has calculated that phone theft is now a £50 million per year industry for criminal gangs.
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