Beware of mobile phone theives on the London Underground

Mobile phone theft now accounts for around 45% of theft from the person reported on the London Underground.

Mobile phones and their accessories have become increasingly desirable over the last couple of years, especially amongst the young. Phone manufactures have responded with a bewildering array of models and features which are seen by many youngsters as a "must have" item. As a result, mobile phone related crime has become an increasing problem, pushing up the street crime figures in London.