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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Greater London Authority
London Crime News has published 13 stories involving Greater London Authority, from September 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Community Safety · LondonLondon Youth Scheme Supports 1,100 of 2,600 Young People
Just 1,100 out of 2,600 young Londoners engaged with the £20m Youth Guarantee Trailblazer scheme have secured further education, employment, or training. The scheme, led by the Greater London Authority, offers various support services but has faced criticism for its low success rate.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Crime Data · City of London
Mayor Khan granted new licensing powers amid council row
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has received new licensing powers that allow City Hall to intervene in decisions deemed strategically important to the capital. Westminster City Council has labelled the move a 'land grab', while industry bodies suggest it mirrors existing planning call-in powers.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 - Community Safety · Barnet
Barnet Council Urges Mayor to Amend Draft London Plan
Barnet Council has formally requested that Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan revise his draft London Plan. The council's cabinet agreed on Monday to send a response highlighting significant concerns regarding new housing targets for the borough, the potential release of Green Belt land, and infrastructure capacity.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 - Crime Data · City of London
Racial bias found in London music licensing and policing
A report commissioned by the Greater London Authority has found evidence of racial bias in London's music licensing and policing. Black-led music events face disproportionate restrictions and cancellations, with genres like Afrobeats and hip-hop routinely flagged as high risk.
City of London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 40 - Crime Data · London
Black music events face higher shutdown rates, report finds
Black and South Asian music events are cancelled, restricted, or shut down more frequently than white-led events, according to a new report. The Race Equality In Music Event Licensing project found these issues put over £650 million at risk over five years.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Community Safety · London
London loses up to £141m a year from music event cancellations
A two‑year investigation led by Black Lives in Music estimates that cancelled or displaced black and south Asian music events cost London between £127m and £141m each year, with projected losses over £650m in five years. The report calls for transparent licensing and notes the scrapped Form 696 tool.
London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 
Courts · WandsworthSave Wimbledon Park challenges Mayor's approval at Court of Appeal
Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the Mayor of London's approval of the All England Lawn Tennis Club's expansion plans at the Court of Appeal. The group argues the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course land is subject to a statutory trust for public recreational use.
Wandsworth4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
LatestLondon seeks more devolved powers despite Whitehall reservations
London faces continued hurdles in gaining devolved powers from Whitehall, according to Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber. Despite Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government granting new authorities, reservations persist within some central government departments regarding the extent of local control.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 30- Courts · Westminster
Man acquitted over Churchill statue spray paint
Caspar San Giorgi has been acquitted of criminal damage after spray painting slogans on to the Sir Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square. He claimed he did not believe he had committed a criminal act by sending a message to Parliament.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · LondonMayor's Disability Action Plan Criticised for Lack of Ambition
The Mayor of London has launched an action plan aimed at improving life for the capital's 1.2 million Deaf and Disabled residents, but critics say it lacks the necessary ambition and investment to address deep-rooted inequalities.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · SouthwarkCity of London Corporation seeks GLA funding for 681 new homes in Southwark
The City of London Corporation has applied for Greater London Authority funding to build 681 new homes across two Southwark sites. The £94.86 million project includes social rent and mixed-tenure properties, with construction expected over the next decade if approved.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · LondonLondon rough sleeping figures fall but Westminster sees highest numbers
Official figures show a decrease in rough sleeping across London in 2025/26, though Westminster recorded the highest number of individuals. A new government initiative pledges significant funding to combat homelessness, as charities like People In Need Today continue to provide vital aid.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · IslingtonIslington Council buys 820 homes to tackle homelessness
Islington Council has purchased 820 properties to house individuals and families facing homelessness, a move it claims has saved the authority up to £17 million in private rental costs over two years. The council has committed a further £58 million to continue its buyback programme.
Islington3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45