Increase in Airbnb rentals linked to higher crime rates in London

Research suggests a 10 per cent increase in London Airbnbs would correspond to an additional 1,000 robberies per year - (PA)

A larger number of Airbnb properties are being associated with robberies, burglaries, theft and violence in London.

Research led by Cambridge University indicated that a 10 per cent increase in active Airbnb rentals in London would correspond to an additional 1,000 robberies per year across the city – above 2018 levels when the study data ends.