Is crime in London 鈥榯hrough the roof鈥�?
How does violent crime in London compare to other global cities?
The crime rate in London has been cropping up regularly on social media and in political discussions - US president Donald Trump has claimed that crime in the city is 鈥榯hrough the roof鈥�.
But what does the data tell us?
Professor Matt Ashby, from University College London鈥檚 Centre for Global City Policing, has put together statistics that allow you to start to compare crime rates between cities around the world.
That evidence shows London in a different light, in terms of murder and other violent crimes.
If you see any stats you think need looking into, contact us at moreorless@bbc.co.uk
Presenter/Producer: Lizzy McNeill
Series Producer: Tom Colls
Editor: Richard Vadon
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