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Man punched in face during phone robbery at Cutty Sark DLR
Transport Crime—7 Oct 2026, 12:472 min readA man was punched in the face and had his mobile phone stolen at Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich. Members of the public intervened to recover the phone. British Transport Police are seeking information.Read more
London mayoral hopeful proposes reward for fare evader tipsTransport Crime—6 Oct 2026, 14:463 min readA Conservative candidate for London Mayor, Alex Challoner, has proposed a reward scheme for Londoners who report Tube fare evaders. The plan suggests informants could receive 25% of money recovered by Transport for London, potentially earning around £500 per case.
Tory Mayoral Candidate Proposes Paying Londoners to Report Fare DodgersTransport Crime—6 Oct 2026, 14:053 min readAlex Challoner, a Conservative candidate for London Mayor, has proposed a scheme to financially reward Londoners who report serial fare dodgers. He suggests informants receive 25% of recovered fines and calls for increased funding for the British Transport Police.
Woman assaulted on Elizabeth line train
Transport Crime—5 Oct 2026, 12:062 min readA woman was punched and kicked on an Elizabeth line service travelling from Heathrow Airport. The assault occurred on Sunday, August 2, and police have released an image of a woman they wish to speak to.
Mayor Urges Faster E-bike Regulation Amid Safety Concerns
Transport Crime—2 Oct 2026, 06:254 min readThe Mayor of London is calling for swifter government regulation of dockless e-bike schemes, citing a surge in journeys and serious safety incidents. Current government plans are not expected until 2028, prompting calls for a pan-London strategy to address inconsistent rules and improve rider and pedestrian safety.
Man arrested after car overturns at Acton Central level crossing
Transport Crime—29 Sept 2026, 11:052 min readA man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink driving, criminal damage, and endangering railway safety after a car overturned at Acton Central Station. A pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries from debris.
Challoner proposes Tube police patrols to curb fare evasion
Transport Crime—27 Sept 2026, 22:253 min readBusinessman Alex Challoner has announced plans to tackle Tube fare evasion by stationing uniformed British Transport Police officers at ticket gates if elected Mayor of London. He claims fare dodging has cost Transport for London over £1.1 billion in the last 10 years.
TfL crime rises 4.4% with Central and Northern lines worst affected
Transport Crime—26 Sept 2026, 06:454 min readTransport for London recorded 24,750 offences across its network in the first half of 2026, a 4.4% rise compared to the same period in 2025. The Central and Northern lines reported the highest numbers of crimes, while hate crime incidents increased sharply.
Sexual assault and assault at Baker Street station
Transport Crime—25 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readA woman was sexually assaulted and then slapped at Baker Street Underground station on July 4. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a young man they believe may have information.Rail assaults reach record high with 36% rise
Transport Crime—24 Sept 2026, 11:473 min readAssaults on passengers and the public on Britain's railways have reached a record high, with a 36% increase on mainline services and a 20% rise on the London Underground. Attacks on rail workers also saw a significant jump.
Hackney Floating Bus Stops Spark Safety Fears
Transport Crime—22 Sept 2026, 20:254 min readHackney Council's proposal for floating bus stops on Queensbridge Road has drawn sharp criticism from disabled campaigners who fear for the safety of visually-impaired and wheelchair users. A public consultation is now underway.
Woman assaulted at Vauxhall station, police seek victim
Transport Crime—22 Sept 2026, 15:251 min readA woman was assaulted on a railway platform at Vauxhall station on September 2. British Transport Police are appealing for the unidentified victim to come forward and have released an image of a man they wish to identify.
Boy, 11, killed by train near Kenley level crossing
Transport Crime—22 Sept 2026, 09:253 min readAn 11-year-old boy, Jaiden Shehata, was struck and killed by a train on a high-risk level crossing near Kenley in January 2025. An inquest heard he was likely distracted by a video on his new iPhone. Network Rail closed the crossing seven months later.
Man punched after reporting barrier jumper at Clapham Junction
Transport Crime—21 Sept 2026, 21:052 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking a man seen on CCTV after an assault at Clapham Junction station. The victim was punched twice in the face after reporting a barrier jumper, sustaining injuries that needed hospital care.
Hackney Council's floating bus stops face protest from disabled residents
Transport Crime—19 Sept 2026, 06:464 min readDisabled residents and activists are protesting Hackney Council's updated plans for Queensbridge Road, which include floating bus stops. Concerns centre on the safety of visually-impaired and wheelchair users navigating fast-moving cycle lanes intersecting bus stop bypasses.
Cuban embassy car accrues £52,200 in London congestion fines
Transport Crime—18 Sept 2026, 07:062 min readA car registered to the Cuban embassy has amassed £52,200 in London congestion fines over a 12-month period. Transport for London has issued 290 penalty notices to the vehicle for non-payment of the Congestion Charge.
Lime cyclist fined and banned after Fleet Street pavement incident
Transport Crime—17 Sept 2026, 10:253 min readA Lime e-bike rider has been fined for careless cycling and permanently banned from the service after a video showed him weaving between pedestrians on Fleet Street to avoid a bus. He also made an offensive gesture to a pedestrian who challenged his behaviour.
Police seek man after train exposure
Transport Crime—16 Sept 2026, 11:462 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with an incident of exposure and masturbation on a train. The incident occurred on August 19 shortly before 6:30pm on a service travelling between London Euston and Bushey.Urn of dog ashes left on LNER train returned to owner
Transport Crime—15 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readAn urn containing the ashes of a beloved dog, accidentally left on an LNER train from London Kings Cross, is being returned to its owner. British Transport Police issued an appeal after the urn was handed into lost property in Aberdeen.