"London's robbery hotspots are revealed in a new interactive map as it is revealed an average of nearly 100 crimes are happening every day in the capital. Victims include TV personality Selina Scott, who was viciously attacked and robbed by a gang near a Waterstones bookshop in Piccadilly in June. Some 80,297 robberies were recorded across England and Wales in the 12 months to June, 33,752 of them London."
"That compares to 35,169 in the capital last year, which the ONS says is a drop of four per cent. City of London Police, however, saw a 11 per cent rise, from 162 to 180 year-on-year. Westminster (3,612) had the highest number, followed by densely populated Lambeth (1,980), Southwark (1,971), Newham (1,743), Camden (1,639), and Hackney (1,562)."
"The day after the mugging officers failed to go to her home for a planned appointment because there was no available car. In an Interview with the Telegraph, Scott said: I actually blame the mayor of London. More than I blame the police, actually, because the mayor of London took on the job to keep the people of London safe, the police come under him. Sir Mark admitted on LBC Radio that the force could have given her a better service. I can feel for her. She's obviously very upset. She's a 70-odd-year-old lady who had a very frightening experience, he said."
London recorded 33,752 robberies in the 12 months to June, contributing to 80,297 robberies across England and Wales. Overall robberies in the capital fell four per cent year-on-year, while the City of London experienced an 11 per cent rise. Westminster reported the highest number of robberies, followed by Lambeth, Southwark, Newham, Camden and Hackney; Kingston upon Thames reported the fewest. TV personality Selina Scott was violently attacked and robbed in Piccadilly, and officers later failed to attend a planned appointment due to no available transport. The Mayor's office cited police investment and the Violence Reduction Unit as responses.
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