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London scores 8.1/10 on overall safety. About 6% of United Kingdom's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
8.1/10
Overall safety
Safe
Composite safety model
Muslim population
6.3%
UK Census 2021 (2021)
Is London safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)
How safe is London overall?
London scores 8.1/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Muslim community and halal options in London
About 6% of United Kingdom's population is Muslim (UK Census 2021). London has an established Muslim community, so halal restaurants, mosques and prayer spaces are generally easy to find.
Muslim-friendly places in London
We've mapped 354 places relevant to Muslim travelers in London from open data (mosques, halal-friendly restaurants and community spots tagged on OpenStreetMap and Wikidata). Each one links back to its public source so you can verify it. See the list below.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed London, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Places for Muslim travelers in London
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Recent reviews of London from the MapSur community.
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daveontour★★★★★
Home but still worth reviewing
I live in London but writing this for visitors. London is probably the most diverse city on earth. Doesnt matter what you look like or where your from youll find your community here. Brixton market is…
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amaraworld★★★★★
La diversité incarnée
Londres est la ville la plus diverse que j'ai visitée. En tant que femme noire et musulmane, je n'ai jamais senti le moindre regard déplacé. Brixton, Peckham, Hackney sont des quartiers avec une forte…
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Frequently asked questions
Is London safe for Muslim travelers?
London scores 8.1/10 and is broadly safe for Muslim travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is London Muslim-friendly?
About 6% of United Kingdom's population is Muslim (UK Census 2021), so London has an established Muslim community with halal options and mosques. We've also mapped 354 halal-friendly restaurants, mosques and Muslim-relevant places in London from open data, each linking to its public source.