Helpful Reason Behind New Purple Pavement Markings on Oxford Street

Helpful reason behind new purple pavement markings on Oxford Street

The campaign is supported by the Metropolitan Police, Westminster Council and Crimestoppers

Ex-detective Peter Bleksley backs anti-phone theft campaign as he accuses police of 'surrendering' London to criminals

Former Scotland Yard Detective Peter Bleksley has accused the Metropolitan Police of "surrendering London's streets to the criminals" amid surging levels of phone theft

Phone Theft Coping Strategy: Oxford Street Shoppers Told 'Mind the Grab'

Police have been unable to stem the tide of phone snatchings but shoppers are being warned to change their behaviour to adapt instead.

Mind the Grab! New campaign aims to tackle phone theft threat on Oxford Street

Currys is warning the public to avoid using their mobile phones near pavement edges, following a sharp rise in thefts across London.

‘Mind the grab’: Oxford Street shop paints phone theft warnings onto street

Last year, a phone was stolen every 15 minutes - or 94 a day

Stand behind the purple line: Currys trials pavement markings to kerb phone theft

In research commissioned by Currys, 77% of Brits view 'phone snatching' as a significant problem in the UK rising to 88% in large cities such as London. This issue is causing 73% of people to feel fearful of having their phone stolen when in the capital.