“We’ve reviewed our travel advice for the United Kingdom and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution due to the threat of terrorism.”
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/united-kingdom
“In early July there has been a 44% rise in street crime across the UK, record levels of shop theft and a million incidents of anti-social behaviour.”
https://www.lbc.co.uk/crime/crime-bad-britain-foreign-governments-warning-citizens/
“In London crime has increased especially in crowded areas on public transport.”
https://www.lbc.co.uk/crime/crime-bad-britain-foreign-governments-warning-citizens/
“The UAE embassy warns travellers of a recent increase in violence and knife crime in London including a number of attacks on citizens of Arab Gulf states.”
https://www.lbc.co.uk/crime/crime-bad-britain-foreign-governments-warning-citizens/
Australia has put Britain on level 2 travel advice meaning exercise a high degree of caution. Visitors are warned about real terror threats alongside explosive rises in street crime. Crime really is spiking in crowded spots and on tubes. Mexico and the UAE issued matching warnings about violent thefts and knife attacks targeting tourists. These updates come from embassies worried about citizens in London streets. Tourists should expect pickpocketing passport theft vicious street crime flaring in hubs. Treat busy zones like travel minefields. This is not fluff from bloggers. Official warnings now paint Britain’s safe image with cracks. If you plan a trip there bring serious vigilance. It is not the holiday it used to be.