One shocking attack. Millions of visitors. What do the facts actually say? Is Central London Still Safe in 2026? We Checked the Data After the Covent Garden Stabbing Executive Summary On August 5, 2026, four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden—one of the city's busiest tourist districts. Within hours, videos from the scene spread across social media, prompting a familiar question: Has central London become unsafe? The incident shocked residents and visitors alike. Yet