London's crime rates vary enormously by postcode. These are the consistently safest areas in London based on Police UK data.
Crime level: Very low
Lowest crime rate of any London borough. Richmond Park, excellent schools, low ASB.
Crime level: Very low
Consistently one of London's safest boroughs. Market town feel, low violent crime.
Crime level: Very low
South London suburb with consistently low crime. Excellent schools, family-friendly.
Crime level: Low
Wimbledon Common, outstanding schools, low crime for inner London.
Crime level: Low
Riverside village feel, low crime, excellent schools, great transport.
Crime level: Low
North London suburb with low crime. Good schools, green spaces, family-friendly.
Live Police UK data, broken down by crime type. Free, no sign-up.
General area reputations can be misleading — crime rates vary dramatically between streets in the same neighbourhood. The most accurate way to assess safety is to check the specific postcode you're considering on Know My Postcode, which shows live Police UK data broken down by crime type and compared against the regional average.