London Crime Rates Fall, Mayor Khan Responds

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London's mayor and police chief say street crime is lower now. They want to tell tourists that the city is a very safe place.

Many social media stories say London is a dangerous place to live. Mayor Khan says these online stories are not true or fair.

He thinks some people make money from negative news online. Some countries also try to spread bad stories about London.

London has fewer serious violent crimes than many big cities. However, the mayor is worried about hate crimes against some people.

Police are working hard to stop everyday crimes like phone theft. They use patrols and technology to make the whole city safer.

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What do London's mayor and police chief say about street crime?

They say street crime is lower now.

What does Mayor Khan think about stories that say London is dangerous?

He thinks these stories are not true or fair.

What are the police doing to make London safer?

They are working hard to stop everyday crimes like phone theft.

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