LONDON, UK — London has officially been declared the safest city in Europe for people who don’t visit London, according to a new report released by city officials eager to highlight the capital’s improving public safety record.
The report found that people who avoid travelling to London face virtually no risk of being stabbed, robbed, assaulted or otherwise becoming victims of the city’s increasingly notorious crime problem.
“These findings demonstrate that London remains one of the safest places in Europe, provided people take sensible precautions,” said Mayor Sadiq Khan. “We’ve made tremendous progress in ensuring that people who aren’t here aren’t exposed to the dangers of being here.”
Metropolitan Police officials also welcomed the findings, saying the report demonstrated the effectiveness of their ongoing efforts to combat violent crime through a combination of increased public awareness, community outreach and advising residents to avoid ever leaving their homes.
The report also found that tourists who cancelled their London holidays, commuters who began working remotely and residents who relocated to quieter parts of the country all reported significant improvements in their personal safety.
