The London Underground has seen an 83% increase in theft.
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Crime from New data from Transport for London has revealed that crime on the tube has risen by more than fifty percent in the past year, despite passenger numbers falling.
Crime is up by 28% across all of London’s transport system. The data shows that theft on the underground has seen the largest increase.
Calls for more investment
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have blamed the increased staff cuts and funding shortages.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
“These soaring crime rates come as no surprise to Tube workers who are on the frontline every day in this increasingly hostile environment.”
“RMT has been warning for many years that instead of an agenda of austerity and constant cutbacks we need decent staffing levels and investment to ensure a safe and secure transport network for London.”
Hate Crime also on the rise
In October and November anti-Semitic and Islamophobic hate crime rose as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
TfL reports that 6% of total crime was flagged as hate crime, and racist hate crime accounts for 75% of these.
Funding shortfall
TfL confirmed in 2022 that they expected to receive a further £1.6b until March 2024 from the Government.
The agreement left a gap in TfL’s budget of around £740m across 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.
Data also shows that Underground usage has not returned to pre-pandemic levels which has impacted revenue.
The London Transport Committee are meeting today at City Hall to discuss the rise in crime on TfL’s services.
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HeadlineTheft on the London Underground has risen by 83%, new TfL data finds
Short Headline83% rise in Tube theft
StandfirstThe news comes even though passenger numbers are falling.
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HeadlineTheft on the London Underground has risen by 83%, new TfL data finds
Short Headline83% rise in Tube theft
StandfirstThe news comes even though passenger numbers are falling.
New data from Transport for London has revealed that crime on the tube has risen by more than fifty percent in the past year, despite passenger numbers falling.
Crime is up by 28% across all of London’s transport system. The data shows that theft on the underground has seen the largest increase.
Calls for more investment
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have blamed the increased staff cuts and funding shortages.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
“These soaring crime rates come as no surprise to Tube workers who are on the frontline every day in this increasingly hostile environment.”
“RMT has been warning for many years that instead of an agenda of austerity and constant cutbacks we need decent staffing levels and investment to ensure a safe and secure transport network for London.”
Hate Crime also on the rise
In October and November anti-Semitic and Islamophobic hate crime rose as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
TfL reports that 6% of total crime was flagged as hate crime, and racist hate crime accounts for 75% of these.
Funding shortfall
TfL confirmed in 2022 that they expected to receive a further £1.6b until March 2024 from the Government.
The agreement left a gap in TfL’s budget of around £740m across 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.
Data also shows that Underground usage has not returned to pre-pandemic levels which has impacted revenue.
The London Transport Committee are meeting today at City Hall to discuss the rise in crime on TfL’s services.
Crime from New data from Transport for London has revealed that crime on the tube has risen by more than fifty percent in the past year, despite passenger numbers falling.
Crime is up by 28% across all of London’s transport system. The data shows that theft on the underground has seen the largest increase.
Calls for more investment
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have blamed the increased staff cuts and funding shortages.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
“These soaring crime rates come as no surprise to Tube workers who are on the frontline every day in this increasingly hostile environment.”
“RMT has been warning for many years that instead of an agenda of austerity and constant cutbacks we need decent staffing levels and investment to ensure a safe and secure transport network for London.”
Hate Crime also on the rise
In October and November anti-Semitic and Islamophobic hate crime rose as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
TfL reports that 6% of total crime was flagged as hate crime, and racist hate crime accounts for 75% of these.
Funding shortfall
TfL confirmed in 2022 that they expected to receive a further £1.6b until March 2024 from the Government.
The agreement left a gap in TfL’s budget of around £740m across 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.
Data also shows that Underground usage has not returned to pre-pandemic levels which has impacted revenue.
The London Transport Committee are meeting today at City Hall to discuss the rise in crime on TfL’s services.
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