City of London Police
London · Territorial force · 900 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
900
Staff
500
Area (sq miles)
1.12
Population served
10,000
About City of London Police
The smallest territorial force policing the Square Mile. The national lead for economic crime and fraud, offering highly specialist career opportunities in financial investigation.
The City of London Police covers the unique and highly urbanized area of the Square Mile, situated in the heart of London. Notably, this force has jurisdiction over a high concentration of financial institutions, making it the national lead for economic crime and fraud. Its operations are influenced by the dense transport network including major rail stations and access to London’s extensive public transportation system. Given its unique position, this police force also shares borders with the Metropolitan Police, allowing for collaborative efforts in maintaining security in the capital's bustling environment.
Specialist units within the City of London Police play a significant role in its operational effectiveness. Notable units include the Economic Crime Unit, which focuses on financial fraud and economic crimes, and a dedicated Cyber Crime Unit that tackles crimes within the digital landscape. Additionally, the force runs a Marine Policing Unit, essential for security along the River Thames and in the surrounding docks.
Current strategic priorities include addressing issues related to cybercrime, ensuring public safety during high-profile events, and tackling anti-social behavior within the square mile. Emphasis on community engagement remains crucial, enhancing trust and partnership with local businesses and residents.
Current priorities
- Countering Economic Crime
- Cyber Crime Prevention
- Public Safety at Events
- Engaging Local Communities
Notable specialisms
Source: About City of London Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
900
Staff
500
Total headcount
1,400
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
outstanding
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
City of London Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
data.police.uk covers England, Wales & Northern Ireland; not Police Scotland.
Engagement & social channels
Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 230 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 97.8% of records.
By object of search (2026-08)
| Offensive weapons | 60 |
| Evidence of offences under the Act | 54 |
| Controlled drugs | 52 |
| Article for use in theft | 30 |
| Stolen goods | 18 |
| Detailed object of search unavailable | 7 |
| Psychoactive substances | 5 |
| Firearms | 4 |
By outcome (2026-08)
| A no further action disposal | 190 |
| Arrest | 30 |
| Community resolution | 9 |
| Khat or Cannabis warning | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
793 crimes recorded by City of London Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 191 |
| Theft from the person | 133 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 |
| Shoplifting | 99 |
| Public order | 60 |
| Burglary | 55 |
| Bicycle theft | 43 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Total | 793 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving City of London Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to City of London Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
London Weighting & Allowance
£3,150 + up to £6,588 / year
London Weighting is a fixed, pensionable addition to pay for Metropolitan and City of London officers; the London Allowance on top is set by the Commissioner and is not pensionable.
Recruitment
How to join City of London Police
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.