Londoners have expressed their frustration with London Mayor Sadiq Khan as statistics show how he is struggling to address key issues impacting the city.
Statistics reported by the Telegraph indicate that Mr Khan is failing to address crime, worsening road congestion, and clobbering Londoners with taxes.
Incidents of violent crime has risen year-on-year since Mr Khan became mayor in 2016, with the only exception being the 2020/2021.
Since 2016, violent crime has spiked 30% with 251,000 incidents in 2023/2024.
Jen Lock, an anti-knife crime campaigner, said violent crime has “got so much worse”, adding that there were two stabbings near her recently.
The data paints a similar picture when it comes to anti-social behaviour, which spiked by 56% between 2022 to 2023.
Abby Tearle, a lawyer who has lived in east London for eight years, said that she has been harassed “a few times” on the tube, including one moment when a man locked eyes with her and “bit the air really dramatically
She also recalled a trans woman being followed onto the overground to verbally abuse her.
Ms Tearlie added: “It feels like it’s probably getting worse, but you rarely see anyone around to help. You’re not allowed to drink on the Tube but people do it all the time and no one enforces it.
“You just hear a disembodied voice from the driver – and what are they going to do? Realistically, the key change would be more staff present to help.”
Other statistics show that delays on major A-roads and motorways in London are up by around 25% since 2011.
Locals have blamed Mr Khan’s rollout of 20mph speed limits.
Meanwhile, mayoral precepts – taxes imposed on top of council tax – have jumped by 71% since Mr Khan became mayor.
Responding to the Telegraph’s reports, a spokesperson for the Mr Khan said: “The Mayor continues to build a fairer, safer and greener London for everyone. He’s started a record number of new affordable homes, provided free schools meals for children at every state primary school in the capital, and taken bold action to clean up the air Londoners breathe. The Elizabeth Line also continues to be a huge success.
“Despite the huge cuts to policing from the last Government, the Mayor has invested record amounts in front-line policing, in addition to tackling the complex causes of crime.”
Express.co.uk has contacted representatives for Mr Khan.
