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City of London Police We police the Square Mile of the City of London. To report crime, call 101 or 999 in an emergency. Official Facebook presence of City of London Police.

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14/10/2026

This morning, City of London Police were at Bank Junction, introducing a new approach to tackling cyclists who ignore red lights, giving offending riders the opportunity to watch a short hard-hitting road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fixed penalty notice.

The film showcases the potentially devastating consequences of dangerous cycling, as well as highlighting the very real dangers faced by visually impaired and blind pedestrians when cyclists fail to stop at red lights.

The initiative forms part of the force’s engagement, education and enforcement approach to road safety and builds on the work of the City of London Police Cycle Team.

Sergeant Stuart Ford, Cycle Team lead at City of London Police, said:
“We want cyclists to stop and take a moment to see the danger, listen to the experiences of those who have been affected, and think about the consequences of their behaviour. Going through a red light might save a few seconds, but it can change someone’s life forever.

“This does not replace enforcement or mean all cyclists who go through a red light will avoid a fine. It is an additional tool for our officers, reflecting our approach of engagement, education and enforcement. The intervention will be incorporated into our patrols and operations, with officers using their discretion on when it is appropriate. Cyclists will not always be offered this option – where enforcement is necessary, we will enforce.”

12/10/2026

Our proactive work to tackle shoplifting is making a difference.

By carrying out regular plain-clothed patrols, we're disrupting criminal activity and making arrests in the City.

Earlier this month, Glenda Campbell, 51, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to prison for shoplifting.

Separately, a targeted day of action last week resulted in the arrest and charge of three shoplifters and two bag thieves.

Officers carried out both plain-clothed and uniformed proactive patrols in the City focusing on phone snatching, bag thefts and shoplifting.

Read here: https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/october/city-of-london-police-crime-crackdown-sees-shoplifters-and-bag-thieves-charged/

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11/10/2026

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10/10/2026

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Our Project Servator officers have been out and about across the City in recent weeks, increasing deployments during the...
10/10/2026

Our Project Servator officers have been out and about across the City in recent weeks, increasing deployments during the Jewish High Holy Days and supporting a range of events, including the Vitality 10K and the annual Sheep Drive.

While hundreds of sheep made their way across the City during the famous Sheep Drive, our officers were on the lookout for more than just the flock. Project Servator officers are trained to spot the tell-tale signs of suspicious behaviour and identify any wolves in sheep's clothing.

The team has also worked alongside the Special Constabulary, with specially trained officers taking part in Project Servator deployments for the first time in the City during this period. Joint operations have continued with partners including British Transport Police (BTP), Transport for London (TfL) and our Traffic Department, with high-visibility activity at locations such as Liverpool Street Station.

Project Servator aims to disrupt a range of criminal activity, including terrorism, while providing a reassuring presence for the public. Our specially trained officers use a range of tactics to deter, detect and disrupt those who may be planning criminal activity.

If you see our officers out on patrol, please come and speak to us. Your vigilance makes a difference. If you see anything suspicious or something that doesn't feel right, report it to an officer or call 101. In an emergency, always call 999.

Phone theft doesn’t end when a device is stolen. Criminals profit by reselling stolen phones through legitimate markets ...
09/10/2026

Phone theft doesn’t end when a device is stolen. Criminals profit by reselling stolen phones through legitimate markets and overseas networks.

That’s why we joined with forces across England and Wales as part of Operation Reckoning, a national month of action tackling the theft, resale and export of stolen mobile phones.

City of London Police carried out plain-clothes test purchase visits to mobile phone shops across the Square Mile to assess whether businesses would buy suspected stolen phones or sell unusually cheap handsets.

We're pleased to report that none of the businesses approached agreed to buy the phones, and all had robust purchasing procedures in place, including IMEI checks to identify devices reported as stolen. Follow-up visits by uniformed officers provided further crime prevention advice and an opportunity to gather intelligence and hear concerns from staff.

08/10/2026

A man who used SIM-swapping fraud to help steal almost £200,000 worth of cryptocurrency has been jailed for two and a half years.

Ajay Shinjin, 25, of Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, received more than £44,000 of the stolen funds, which he used to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury holidays in Dubai, a high-end apartment and gold-plated teeth grills.

Shinjin, also known as AJ Marley Cruz, was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court on 8 October 2026.

He was first arrested at his flat in 2021 and was later re-arrested at Heathrow Airport in October 2023 upon returning from Dubai, after further evidence came to light. He was then charged with one count of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and one count of transferring criminal property and pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court on 28 September 2026.

Detective Constable Simon Ardeman, from the City of London Police, said:

“This was a complex and calculated fraud that caused significant financial harm to a number of victims. By deliberating exploiting SIM-swap technology, Shinjin was able to gain access to cryptocurrency accounts and steal nearly £200,000 from multiple victims’ accounts.

“SIM-swap fraud is a sophisticated and increasingly concerning form of offending, and this case demonstrates the devastating consequences it can have for victims.

“This conviction sends a clear message that those who use technology to commit fraud will be brought to justice.”

Of the victims identified, one had around £40,000 worth of cryptocurrency stolen on 2nd November 2021, of which Shinjin received roughly £27,000 into his personal crypto account. A second victim had around £17,000 cryptocurrency stolen between the 5th and 7th November 2021, which was all later found in Shinjin’s personal crypto wallet. A third victim had approximately £8,000 taken from his Coinbase account on 3 November 2021, which Shinjin facilitated the theft of, with the money being sent elsewhere, and a fourth victim had approximately £130,000 worth of cryptocurrency stolen between 6 & 7 November 2021, which Shinjin also facilitated the theft of.

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08/10/2026

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07/10/2026

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