What is the most safety area in London?

By some margin, the safest borough in London is the picturesque Richmond-upon-Thames. Situated along the bank of the capital's iconic river, this borough's low crime rate is largely down to its flourishing green spaces, its proximity to key public transport routes, and its higher proportion of more affluent residents.



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