Phone thefts hit record high in London with 37 a day snatched in West End alone

London’s phone thefts have surged to a record high, with over 81,000 reported incidents last year, prompting the Met Police to intensify efforts against this £50million black market. In a recent crackdown, 230 arrests were made in a week, and more than 1,000 stolen phones were seized, as authorities focus on deterring gangs operating in key areas.