Black people up to 48 times more likely to be stopped and searched in richest areas of London
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A new report commissioned by the London mayor's office and conducted by King's College London found significant racial disparities in stop and search practices in London. The 2023 study, analyzing 152,000 stops, revealed that Black people are disproportionately targeted, particularly in wealthier areas. In some areas, like East Sheen, Black individuals are up to 48 times more likely to be stopped and searched than white individuals. The report also indicated that the reasons given by officers for stopping Black people were often vague, raising concerns about potential bias. Across England and Wales, Black people are four times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people.
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