Living in London - Is It Safe? | UPDATE

[@chaexe2434]

I’ve lived in London my whole life and we are taught in school to not use our phones while walking to and from school and always are taught about local gangs we have bad knife crime

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah London is like that...while I'm in Korea, I can walk around without worrying at all about stuff like this! Also, love your username :p

[@Glitch_343]

Sorry, just found your channel so bit late to this video. I've lived in London all my life, Central London is extremely bad for crime. It's a great place to visit but I wouldn't recommend anyone live there. The thing about London is that you are less than an hour from any part of the city thanks to the Tube so living in the outta boroughs is definitely a feasible option and they usually have less crime there. But if you do need to live in Central, maybe look to somewhere like Islington or Kentish Town. Thieves on mopeds/bicycles are definitely a major issue. One trick I learnt a while ago was to never walk on the curb. If you walk closer to the buildings, the thief will have a harder time targeting you as they will need to mount the pavement. It shouldn't be like this but unfortunately it is. You have the right mindset, be wary of anyone around you that you don't know. This is half the reason why we don't talk to people when on the Tube (the other half is because we are just arseholes 😄) Whatever you decide to do, stay safe.

[@juliashappy9989]

Omg the phone story is CRAZY 😭😭such a shame cause london is so amazing otherwise!! STAY SAFE GIRL ty for sharing this info!💕

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Julia, you stay safe too!💖

[@newtonia-uo4889]

London isn't as pretty as it should to be.

[@The_Darkened_One]

It sucks to hear stories of people getting they're belongings stolen, I've heard that happen to many people before and it's just sad. Hopefully it doesn't happen to you or anyone near you ever again. And I hope you'll stay safe during times like these. All the best in everything that you do!

[@nonchalantnobody]

sad to hear about this :( I suggest you invest in anthi-theft bags. I have a pacsafe anti-theft sling bag to keep my valuables safe. Sending you love xoxo

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you for telling me, I just looked it up on amazon! It sucks that especially women have to be on high alert all the time...😡Stay safe too xxx

[@samuelestrada1476]

I am so so sorry to hear your story. I hope you feel better now. And stay strong out there. Thank you for sharing this.

[@tristanm3266]

Really sorry to hear your experience. I'm a Londoner, strangely and luckily for me I have only been part of one mugging when I was very young, I was threatened with a knife (but managed to escape). Just like you mention, I was super alert afterwards, high anxiety, had knee-jerk reactions when strangers got close, heart sank when I saw individuals who looked similar. I haven't had an incident again in the last 10 years. You are 1. seriously unlucky 2. being targeted. You have experienced more muggings than I know of anyone in London so I do apologise on behalf the city! London is a great city, but it can be dangerous at times. If you're worried it might be worth taking Ubers back to your door just to help you slowly adapt, more expensive but will give you peace of mind while you're still a bit shaken. It does take a little bit of time to feel ok again. Hope you feel better soon and we can show you the friendliness and warmth of the city again!

[@_uluu]

I read on post on youtube this morning and I'm so sorry this happened to you again! I can't believe the police officers were so rude 😡 I'm glad you're safe. Sending lots of love and positivity your way 💕

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it 🥺💜

[@Em-zh5he]

I never felt unsafe in London when I visited. But these stories are scary! Especially the last one, glad you are safe tho x

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Em! Yeah I think I've just been very unlucky...xx

[@itzkeithnicole]

I've heard lots of stories about pickpoketting & crimes there in London. But i didn't know it was that scary. Im so shocked and what you've experienced are crazy and scary. I'm so sorry that you had to experience it, Anna :(( & thank you so much for sharing it to us through this video ♡

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah London can be like this...thanks Nicole 💜

[@deumevet]

were they local? because in spain 90% of them are morrocans, algerians, or gypsies from south eastern europe. the most common targets are east asians(korean japanese) or northern europeans.

[@davec5153]

Of course they weren't locals, the locals mostly left already. London is no longer an English city, it still has some European but are mostly Eastern or southern Europeans.

[@StephEatsnTravels]

I loved every second of this vlog. I am so sorry this has happened to you, and it's absolutely not your fault!! For the meanwhile, you could put your valuables in an inner pocket, or keep your bag inside your jacket...anything to try and increase chances of keeping yourself safe. But, if this is a constant issue that impacts your life, maybe you won't want to be in London for long. 😲 I've had my phone stolen in an SF nightclub, literally in the span of 5 seconds. 😔 It was gut-wrenching! I've learned to NOT trust other people. Even if people truly do need help, it's honestly not our priority to help them.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah it definitely changes you after something like that happens! I'm definitely thinking currently about whether I want to stay here or move...Stay safe Stephie 💜

[@captainlennyjapan27]

So sorry to hear that. 😢 it’s crazy how so many people just so victim shaming without realizing… please know that we are all here to support you.

[@Hachilingual]

Your post got me so shocked because you just mentioned about pickpockets in your previous video, like, what a timing! This will be a reminder for me to be extra careful when I’m in Europe. And you’re so brave to be super honest with the teenager who tried to steal your phone. If I were you I wouldn’t know what to say or do.. I really don’t like how the London police dealt with your case. What if anyone/tourists need to get their phone out to navigate?? Gosh

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah it's how it is here...thank you for your concern Hachi! I appreciate you 💖

[@YKSui]

Can’t help but notice the anxiety and the shakiness in your voice as you’re talking. Can’t even begin to imagine how you must have felt. I hope you managed to find strength and peace that you need so very much, Anna! Don’t be sorry for posting something like this! It’s a cliche but life’s not all suns and roses. A raw video of yourself like this goes a long way to connect with your audiences too! Wishing you the best regardless Anna! Take care and God bless.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you and stay safe! 🙏

[@YKSui]

Anna Lee You too Anna! I’ll be looking forward to your future videos! :)

[@johnkunpark]

Don't ever apologize for feeling the way you feel. I'm so sorry this happened to you multiple times, and I hope peace over you during this time which is a challenge in itself already.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you for your words 🙏

[@TwinCityMusic]

when we saw the title we thought this video would be about covid but OMG these stories are wild... 😳 we would be traumatized and extremely paranoid too - can’t believe someone literally grabbed you and ripped your phone out of your hand?? that’s so scary wtf 😭 we’ve lived in nyc the last couple of years and we’ve surprisingly only been pick pocketed once but it has happened to us in italy and spain!! (i literally went through 3 phones during my abroad semester in italy) that story of the guy on the bus is also so sketchy... wow thanks for sharing and stay safe 🥺💞

[@anna.lee_jy]

It's quite bad in Europe and I feel sorry that you experienced that too :( Stay safe too 💖

[@unicornslimee]

awh! Thank you for being so open!💕💕

[@anna.lee_jy]

💖💖

[@FannyaRatana]

that is soo scary! 😳But i'm glad that you're not hurt externally tho, i'm so sorry that this happened to you :(

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yep I'm not hurt which I am grateful for! Thanks Fannya 💜

[@yuka7.999]

i left my bag with my laptop, driver's license, wallet, and a bunch of art supplies, as well as other stuff on the NYC bus line that runs from the more popular areas through the poorer neighborhoods that homes a predominant black population. contrary to the stereotypes of black people, my bag was not stolen but actually submitted to the bus station lost and found where i went and retrieved all my belongings in perfect state and everyone was really nice. that's why it's important not to feed into stereotypes nor fully believe in them, and definitely be careful of your possessions, i've lost many things before but many of them including my phone that i left in the bus as well, were returned to me by the people who've found it. i'm very critical of the stuff i always bring with me out in the open now. also make sure you have a tracker app to easily find your phone at all times.

[@davec5153]

Why are you talking about black areas, she never mentioned who stole from her (she has too much sence). I guess we all know who's responsible without having to say it because we are all a bunch of cowards, afraid of being called the R word. Its understandable that you automatically jump to say something positive about black people, the leftist brain conditioning has really taken root in your brain. I hate to think of the attack on her you would have written if she had actually named the thief's ethnicity but she didn't and you still run to defend them.

[@krisyflynt9211]

I got my bag robbed with my phone and some money whilst in the sea, next week i got my bike stolen. I know the feeling.

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

I worked extra hours to get my iphone and on the first month it was stolen from my room. I drank with 3 guys that night who I worked with and they all claimed to be innocent. They were extra nice too so I was really broken and depressed. I couldn't work properly but I also didn't want to be a burden at work. I know how it feels to have your phone stolen and it hurts. Stay safe!

[@anna.lee_jy]

That's sad when you don't know who took it and who's lying...:(

[@tiffanykwu]

I’m sooo sorry this happened to you 😭😞 thank you for sharing your experience because I didn’t know this about London! Please stay safe and sending lots of love and hugs your way 💕🙏🏻

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Tiffany, I appreciate it 💖

[@DarrenCaudle]

So sorry to hear this - and particularly disappointed to hear about the ‘victim shaming’. The experiences are distressing enough without being exacerbated by unsolicited comments and judgements. All good wishes to you.

[@Franko_the_Gamer]

Sorry to hear that happened to you Anna. I’m a boy that’s prepared to do the most to a thief but I never leave or have my out in the open. That being said, respectfully, to the wrong person or off first impressions, you across as a timid and may be perceived as vulnerable. In London or anywhere in the world for that fact, you should do your homework of the surroundings you traverse in and get to know the environment you’re moving through. Also take better precautions with your personal belongings (wear body sachets and wireless earbuds) so they are securely concealed and do not have to be revealed until you are in a safe environment xxx

[@CynthiaCho]

Omgsh :( I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I can't imagine how people would victim shame when such a horrible thing happens to someone. I didn't know London was so unsafe..i'm so annoyed that the policeman were so rude and dismissive! I had my phone stolen once too a few years ago and I felt so violated afterward the encounter. I got it back since he did it on the train which I'm thankful for. I really hope karma gets to those people that stole your phone 😡

[@anna.lee_jy]

You managed to get it back wow! I agree that you feel so violated and angry after...but thanks for your well wishes Cynthia, I appreciate it 💜

[@sklow84]

Alot of people think Europe is heaven. They target Asians ok...

[@gipsymelody1268]

well policmans has bad time too... peoples just want to less policmans and decreasing their salary... even there is a lot of demonstrations...

[@artaesthetict787]

YOU ARE SAFE... I AM HAPPY... I'LL PRAY FOR YOU ALL...😊💜💖

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you, I appreciate you 🥺💜

[@artaesthetict787]

@@anna.lee_jy 💜stay safe...

[@debtfreeF]

I'm so sorry that this happened to you.. It's so frustrating to be pickpocketed. I didn't know London was like this actually. I knew that Paris had a lot of pickpocketers and everyone warned me about Paris when I travelled there but no one warned me of London.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah Paris is crazy too...stay safe France 💓

[@LunaEscobar18]

oh girl. that happened to me also in London and I have heard a lot of crazy stories from other people, it makes me sad :( and I feel is even worse when I am originally from Colombia and people always think my country is way worse and London is not far away from what happens in Colombia or in another countries around the world

[@anna.lee_jy]

I agree with you! There's so much crime in London...stay safe!

[@YourNeighborJenny]

It is never the victim's fault. I can understand how frustrating that can be and even unfortunately how many times this has happened to you :(. Thanks for sharing and stay safe !

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you Jenny, stay safe too 💖

[@maeganeats]

omg!! That is so scary! I'm so sorry that happened to you! I thought London was a pretty safe place, but I only visited a few times so I'm sure living there is much different! Can't believe have victim shamed you, that's awful! I remember that fear of keeping things in my back pocket when I lived in downtown Vancouver. I'm so glad you safe and I hope you never have an experience like this again! Sending lots of good vibes!I 💕

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you so much, stay safe too!

[@joycelin6362]

That's brutal:((( I'm so sorry to hear that and what happened to you!!! It's definitely a good lesson for life as well. Please stay safe and be more cautious!! Thanks for sharing your personal experience!!!

[@anna.lee_jy]

I'm being as cautious as I can! Thank you Joyce 💜

[@YUKIEZCHANNEL]

I always pray to god...to keep you safe Anna...God bless you Anna

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you, you stay safe too!

[@kkk1303]

Pick pockets work in tourist areas like Chinatown, I work in Chinatown and see it so often and it seems like the Chinese/Oriental people are targets especially in the last 3-5yrs!! So be very careful!! I really hope you are ok Anna!! Stay Strong!! 💪 Advice is best to register your imei number with your insurance company and don’t fight it!! StaySafe!!

[@rachiesakim]

Gurll im glad ur safe though and im so sorry this happened to you gurl stay strong ❤️

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you Rachel! You stay safe too 💖

[@_lilinana.languages]

Thank you for sharing, I saw it on your IG and I was shook. In Germany this happens kinda often too , of course also more in the bigger cities but you also could never know. And it’s totally okay to rant about it! It’s totally normal to be angry , in my first year of uni ( new city for me but not so big like London, not even near so big) my clock was stolen from my arm and I only realised it like half an hour later. Also some guys talking to us. It was orientation week and at this time I was a little bit drunk.... also this same guy’s stole the phone from my friend ....

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah you learn from these experiences...It just makes me very untrusting of everyone, especially strange men!

[@JasmineFarinas]

Omg I’m so glad you are safe babe ! & so sorry that happened to you 😞 sending you positive vibes ❤️

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Jasmine 💜

[@rebeccahu]

it makes me so sad that things like this happen and KEEP happening 😭 sending my love to you! 💜

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Rebecca 💜

[@TommyandLeah]

So sorry this has happened to you again!! Thank you for sharing your experience and being open with what happened people are so cruel without the care in the world🥺❤its horrible that the police was not nice to you and people just assume I hate that they twist it around and make it into being your fault when it's not xx

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks for your well wishes guys! xx

[@ZionetteEsther]

Thanks babe for sharing what had happened in detail. It is definitely not easy speaking out esp is very traumatic and raw. *huggg*

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you! Sending hugs back too 💓

[@MetaMing2]

Jeez..that sounds so scary. And you had to experience it 3 times too 😣😣 I can’t even imagine.. I’ve never been to London, but if I ever do, I’ll keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing and hoping your next phone will stay with you for a very long time💙

[@anna.lee_jy]

Definitely be careful when you visit! I think Asian females may be prime targets for this sort of thing...:(

[@darianho7468]

HEY Anna!!!! Im not sure if ur able to read this message or not- but i just wanna say- im so sorry to hear that you got mugged not once but 3times! It can happen to anybody- but we as fans- we r grateful that ur safe and not harmed! I am 100% sure that this content would teach and remind both guys and girls to be more vigilant- i havent heard anything like this in Australia!! I can see that ur shooked up- most probably quite distraught! We can totally relate to this- please cheer up- and take care!

[@nathansteele4358]

I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through this, don’t let them scare you away❤️

[@HotelTravelmania]

That's very unfortunate. Stay safe and stay strong Anna.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you 💜

[@mesoliving]

So sorry this happened to you Anna. A week before that happened to you it happened to a family member of mine. My family member was also really upset for a few days too. It is so sad how the thieves just get away with it. Let’s hope karma get to them eventually. I am so happy to see you have kept posting your videos as usual. Keep posting.💕❤️

[@anna.lee_jy]

Meso Living Thank you so much....stay safe too! 💖

[@luciapolomoreno8575]

Oh no Anna!!! :(( I’m so sorry this happened to you. My phone got stolen once and I just hate how people assume you were the one being stupid and not blaming the people committing the crime 😭

[@anna.lee_jy]

Love you Lucia! 💖

[@hakimpoetry]

Oh gosh! Like I can relate to your intro! In tunisia that does happen too! I loved that you speaking out your personal experience here❤

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah it happens everywhere pretty much...not in Korea though whenever I go back! Thank you 🙏

[@AlexWasHere]

I'm soo sorry! i hope your new phone will be safe with you! stay safe!🥺❤️

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks and you too! 💖

[@eunwoo00]

It can happen in any big cities. Just have to be careful.

[@LifewithLokie]

Omg i'm so distraught by your snatch and run incident. I feel so sorry for you dear! It is so unsafe and definitely still very shaken. 🥺🥺🥺 this is such a great video and i do worry when i travel there. Will definitely be more mindful about my belongings. TFS dear... and please atay safe dear

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yes I feel like you have to be very careful in Europe in general...you stay safe too!

[@LifewithLokie]

@@anna.lee_jy ahhh... stay safe yourself Anna! Times are bad and my friend just got scammed too... sigh!

[@musicisthewindowtothesoul1674]

so sorry you had to go through this, glad you are okay and stay safe!

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you, stay safe too! 💓

[@GieCucina]

This is crazy sad! 😩 Glad you’re safe.. I’ll definitely be careful when I go to London.. I felt kinda safe in other places in Europe but was very careful in Paris and Amsterdam.. thank you for sharing! 💖 and glad you have Cloud Backup! That’s always smart..

[@anna.lee_jy]

I would have cried my eyes out if I didn't have cloud so thank goodness! Thank you Gie 💜

[@ByteSizeBiz]

Sad to hear that, but I guess you should take it as a experience. Good thing you’re spreading the word and telling others to be aware. That’s so generous of you.❤️

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you 🙏

[@MissKieraMay]

Omg this is so sad! So sorry about your experiences. I’ve lived in London a few years now, and love the city, never had any incidents (fingers crossed they don’t happen) xxx

[@anna.lee_jy]

I hope it stays that way! And yeah, depending on who you ask in London, everyone has very different answers. I think I've just been very unlucky 😞stay safe Kiera xxx

[@chrisleung5440]

Sad to hear this experience happening. I do see a trend in the 3 incidents, distraction by the thief, close contact within a arms length, and the last case they were undetected probably from a blind spot from behind. Possible counters to these would be being aware of your surroundings especially around corners and possible hiding spots, these guys work in a group. There is also a concept called being a grey man, where you blend into the urban environment and become more invisible around crowds. Some people who are grey man would be homeless people where most people don’t notice or being very little attraction. I saw something unfold in front of me a few years ago. Some purse snatcher pushed over a 2 year old learning to walk with her mother, the mother bent over to help her child and then the purse got snatched and he ran through a alley where a car was waiting. Worst case scenario is when the thief doesn’t leave but stays to harass and intimidate. This is where you need some finishing power up your sleeve to end the confrontation ASAP. For a man we would get into trouble for using excessive force, but for women this is not judged the same way, so do your worst.

[@anna.lee_jy]

What you witnessed is absolutely horrible. People are disgusting...I'm in Korea now where I don't have to worry about this sort of thing but yeah, London has turned me so cynical 😞

[@mayankp76]

Brave girl, thanks for sharing your experience . It will help many who are thinking to settle down in London for better future

[@ShaniaGrace]

it can happened everywhere especially in BIG Cities not only in London! I'm so sorry this happened to you beautiful, keep safe & sending love positivity! 💕

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Shania, I appreciate it 💖

[@GreenPartyofMalaysia]

Speechlless...

[@aalegalfocus]

Please be careful. There are always criminals waiting to take the opportunity to steal/assault people esp. if they are alone or distracted looking at a phone, etc. This reminds me of a time many years ago when I visited London and then got lost trying to walk to my hotel. Luckily I was able to get help from a stranger but in hindsight, I was stupid to be a young woman walking around unfamiliar streets at night. Hope you are doing ok!

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yes, as women we have to be far more careful 😞Thank you for your concern Judy 💜

[@AngelVianne]

Aww Anna I cannot believe these happened to you :( but yes, unfortunately it isn't safe in London but to be real, it's not safe everywhere we go so the best thing we can do is to be cautious at all times. I hope you feel better now especially after you spoke your heart out on this video. Be safe always 🥺

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you so much...stay safe too!

[@linjunhong2005]

from 2002 to 2006 I was in London, West London to be precise. It was OK back then for me I did I lot of night shifts usually walked alone from Ealing station back home like 20 mins walk in the dark. how time flies I wish I could have a chance to go back.

[@vickyjwalters]

So sorry this happened lovely, I hope you're okay! Sending a hug xxx

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you Victoria! xxx

[@SofiaYSantos]

Im sorry this happened to you ☹️ it’s totally normal to feel anxious right now but remember that everything will feel better eventually! If this happened to me, id surely ask a friend to be with me all the time until i feel safe. Hope you feel better ❤️

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Sofia, I appreciate it 💖

[@ItsTrixTV]

Scary but sadly true!!:( My friend had a bad experience there too when we were on a short vacation. Glad you're safe!!

[@anna.lee_jy]

So many people have...thank you Trixie 💖

[@robertpetre9378]

I’m so sorry to hear about your terrible encounters with these horrible criminals who will try to take advantage of any opportunity to steal or assault people or even worse 😢.I hope that things get better for you in the future🖤.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you 🙏

[@Euniceathome]

I heard about this from a friend! I’m so sorry this happened so many times 😭 and also to your friend..

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Eunice 🙏stay safe!

[@Zeltek7]

I'm new to your channel. I'm really sorry to hear that this happened to you. I hope you are doing better.

[@whatthehell3461]

London has many large Proffessional Romanian pick pocket gangs operating in tourist areas. And the local scooter gangs are very active!

[@CelesteLaura]

I’m so sorry this happened to you! Please stay safe 🖤

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Celeste, you too 💜

[@EonniDiaries]

I’m so sorry to hear your experience 😥 just glad you are safe though . and yes, No to victim shaming ... I’ve been living here in Korea for 10 years and never have to deal with issues like this...

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yes I do take it for granted how this sort of thing just doesn't exist at all in Korea 🥺thank you for your concern!

[@HairByJamesAnnabel]

Wow!! for this to happen 3 times is crazy. I'm sorry to hear this. I feel so safe in London, how ever there are times i wont walk with my phone around my neck or on a cafe table. I wouldn't do this anywhere in the world. I hope this doesn't happen to you again

[@GloryAndy]

Hope you stay safe and healthy Anna 🤗

[@anna.lee_jy]

You too!

[@thotmayaduidang6545]

Dear Anna, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news.... I feel you... & honestly speaking, no matter what, those pickpockets will try to do it again... one way or the other because for them, maybe you are an easy prey. So, be extra careful & aware about your things when you are going somewhere... I pray it won't happen again to you... May God be with you... Love you ❤❤❤ & take care... Stay safe✌✌✌

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yes I'm super careful now, to the point I'm almost rude to strangers...:( thank you and stay safe too!

[@michiko0121]

exactly how I feel,, one of the reasons why wanna leave London as soon as I graduate

[@OmiyonCovers]

*I hope that you will be safe wherever you are* 🥺🙂

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Omi, you too 💜

[@OmiyonCovers]

@@anna.lee_jy 😊

[@marletevolz]

Woah I’ve never experienced anything like this in London 😭😭 IM SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS IM PRAYING THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO YOU AGAIN ! 😭😭 i love you 💕💕💕🥺🥺🙏🙏

[@anna.lee_jy]

You're in London too?? We'll have to meet up at some point! 💖😘

[@NicoleMiller77]

this is crazy! thanks for sharing the details of these stories, as an american i think i can be kind of careless sometimes but thanks for the heads up for if i ever travel or even go to a bigger city :/ the newspaper thing is nuts, i can't believe how far people go.

[@NicoleMiller77]

i am so glad you are safe though! keep having your guard up, that might be all you can do :( at least you saved your phone the one time the boy needed to 'send a text' to someone.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Nicole 💜London has made me into kind of a bitch to strangers now but that's just how it goes...

[@mr.n0ne]

phone and sim comes with unique identifiers, which makes it easy to track. surprising to know things like this happening in UK.

[@LoveKeebuu]

I heard about what happened from your instagram stories. I can't believe that & I can't believe the police weren't willing to do more. You were just holding it in ur hand! I was not expecting that from London.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah the police don't really do anything...:( You have to cautious if you ever come to London!

[@kathalianza3705]

Your experiences are so traumatic, Ann :( I also hate it when people give unsolicited advice!! That's so annoying. I agree with you, situations like these is never never a victim's fault! But things will get better. I hope your better now ❤

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks so much Kath, stay safe 💖

[@TheVallex]

I had a 10 day trip in London back in 2016. I was REALLY scared of pickpockets, but I was lucky I didn't get robbed!

[@christineyau5072]

I had my phone stolen three time as well!! Two times at Stratford station and Westfield and once over at Oxford Circus. The time at Oxford Circus it was also a guy in a blue hoodie on a bike!!!!!! The first time my phone was taken out of my pocket when I was going down the stairs with my suitcase. Second was in a shop, a guy was basically stalking me and waiting for me to leave my phone. The third was at night, just about when I was going into my Uber, Oxford Circus. ( I was looking at my phone for the license plate). That’s why I buy insurance now! It’s crazy!! So sending my hugs to you. I know exactly how it feels!

[@anna.lee_jy]

I lived near Stratford for a year so I know that area is awful...Thanks and stay safe!

[@christineyau5072]

Yes! And you’re right . No matter how careful you are.... it happens!

[@michaelchan4946]

That's crazy. The police officer was not wrong though, much worse can happen that your phone getting stolen in London, stay safe!

[@hijeini]

🥺 aigoo. huhu. i just hope this kind of event will be really addressed too and good thing you were safe too. 😭 take care always anna. 🙈

[@anna.lee_jy]

You too Jeini 🥺 Thanks for your concern 💜

[@101BadBreath]

I am sorry to hear this happened to you. My wife, daughter and I have lived just outside London for around 11 years and we are in London fairly often. Also my work office is in London (travel in three times a week before Covid) and we have had no direct issues although there have been the odd moments we have felt unsafe but feel this is common in many cities... don't get me wrong...this comment is not to undermine your bad experience as it is horrible... We have just been lucky I guess. Hopefully you have had more than your fair share of bad experiences already and I hope this does not impact your lovely spirit.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you 🙏

[@davec5153]

Whats the point in owning a cell phone if you can only use it safely at home.

[@hotlattewithoutsugar]

Thanks for sharing the different types of “techniques” people steal 🤣 it’s so sad because shaming is such a stupid thing to do, people need to change their mindset about it. And the fact that it has happened to you for THREE TIMES when you’ve stayed there for 8 YEARS NOW. I’m sorry how these thieves made you react in such a way in normal lives. AND THE THIRD THIEF WHO ASKED U FOR UR PHONE TO SEND A TEXT OMG hahaha thanks goodness you’ve learnt. This time though... 😔 stay cautious and safe babe. I hope this doesn’t happen to you again. 💕 Edited: AND SHAME ON THOSE DISMISSIVE POLICE OFFICERS speaks a lot on why pickpockets cases in London is so high.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah there's just too much crime and not enough police I guess...in Asia this sort of things happens far less! 💖

[@AngiePatiquemusic]

Oh my God 😭this is so sad dear friend am really sorry again for what happened to you.. I pray that God bless you with everything that you need now 🙏 🤗🤗

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you so much Angie 💖

[@ley._]

aaahh omg stay safe girll ily🥺

[@anna.lee_jy]

You too Haley 🌸

[@emtee8126]

Dang! Sorry to hear about your experiences. It's good that you're talking about it so that you don't let it build up inside. I've had my car radio stolen in my car but that didn't bother me as much as the fact that they broke the window with a rock to get in. That cost money and time which pissed me off. Then going to college, my Specialized mountain bike got stolen right in front of the building entrance. It was chained with other bikes on a rack. I thought it was safe. Nope. That one hurt cause it caused a thousand dollars. These thieves don't really give a rat's ass about how hard you had to work to pay for shit. Stay strong. And stay safe. This COVID has brought the worst out of people. Peace.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Sorry to hear that...Those people will get their bad karma!

[@ben.valiente]

I'm here in Canada doing research on living in London because I'm thinking about moving there. The first thing that comes up when I search "living in London" is the increase in crime, is London safe, how to stay safe in London, knife gangs. It sucks that those are the first things that come up.

[@StormGuy.Productions]

it is very safe, knife gangs only harm other gangs, the biggest threat it pick pocketing, dont walk aroud with you phone out for a long period of time and it wont be stolen, i walk around midnight and i feel very safe, i have also never been a victim of crime, and you probably wont as well, 2020 had the highest number of robberies, about 40k but has dropped to around 20k now so your chances of your phone being stolen have about halfed, the murder rate is still one of the lowest in the world, as well as violence per 100k

[@JessicaYu97]

Omg I can't believe this happened to you 3 times🤯 I'm so angry for you like that shouldn't have even happened at all.. people can be so evil. I've always wanted to visit London but this makes me hesitate. Hope only good things are coming your way from now on Anna 🥺🙏🏻💖

[@anna.lee_jy]

I have a feeling that they target asian females especially, as they think we look the most naive...but thanks Jessica, you stay safe too 💜

[@VanJingTogether]

Oh dear.. Take care there in London! It is quite dangerous specially in the city.. Hope you felt better after this video.. All the best!

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you, hope you guys stay safe too! 💓

[@CilaOnAirX520]

i was thinking about going to london after graduation. thank you for sharing ur experience. i hope that u stay safe and never meet this type of situaiton. i had my bag picked pocked in milan. i really understand ur experience.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yeah Italy is quite bad...just Europe in general! When I'm in Asia, I don't even have to give this kind of thing a single worry 😞stay safe too

[@EATWITHINA]

Hello beautiful, aw sorry to hear that ,tfs your story, I hope it will never happen again,stay safe, Have a great weekend ahead

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thank you so much 💜have a great weekend too!

[@elliexgeorgia]

I'm so sorry this happened to you! Hope you are ok lovely 💕

[@anna.lee_jy]

Thanks Ellie 💜

[@nezbrun872]

That's really shitty. I've lived in London for 30 years, in Kensington and Chelsea, and it's not hard to see what's going on. The moped thieves were exceptionally common two or three years ago. You can see and hear them, they're excessively noisy because they've modified them, and they always have a pillion passenger. Number plates are covered with black bin liners. I managed to help police arrest & prosecute after one incident as I'd set up a 4k camera from my flat onto the road where almost every week there'd been a vehicle break in. I run outside to confront them too, although that's probably not a great idea, IME they're pretty obnoxious and threatening to interact with, but it is mostly just talk and threatening behaviour, if they become violent the police will invest time in the case. I also have a laser pen that I shine on them when they're gazing into potential vehicles so they know they're being watched. They target vehicles on pay and display bays, not those in resident parking spots, presumably because they know locals are less likely to leave stuff in their vehicles, they're likely to be nearby, and they will make an effort to file a case. The bicycle thieves run a similar racket, they can manage a quick getaway and are very difficult to trace. You can easily identify them as the racketeers: like the moped thieves, they'll slowly drive past a row of cars looking inside them to see if there's something they can pinch. They're in and out in seconds. When you mentioned South Kensington, presumably you were on the pedestrianised area at the south end of Exhibition Road where there's several restaurants? I lived on Exhibition Road for 12 years. I have no doubt that because it's a tourist area it's targeted. While this is going to be little comfort to you, I agree that you're more likely to be targeted if they think you're perceived to be an easy catch. I've not had a phone stolen (as a bloke, it's almost always in an inside jacket pocket), but I have had three bicycles pinched, one that I'd had for fifteen years. I now use a folding bike to get around so it's not left outside. They hit the touristy areas because there's less likelihood they'll be traced, after all, what tourist is going to want to spend hours giving a police statement? I'm sorry about the victim blaming, it's not a good look from the police in particular. Typically my few interactions with the police have mostly been good, although I did have one bad interaction about twenty years ago when the copper was being unnecessarily officious over a driving offence he alleged I'd done. Finally, again I am sorry about your experiences. You are absolutely right to assume bad faith, although it's a sad indictment on society as a whole. As I've lived in London for so long it makes me very sad :-( My one recommendation, don't ever go to Rome!

[@anna.lee_jy]

I've heard about Rome...Paris and Barcelona are pretty bad too tbh. I'm in Korea now where I don't have to worry about this 😅

[@alvinmah6148]

Installing more CCTVs will definitely reduce crime.

[@John-xx8mp]

sorry about your phones, I am a Londoner living in Tokyo and things in Tokyo just completely different. People return your phone to the police station if you leave on the train or shop accidentally.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Yep same in Seoul...it's a different world to London for sure

[@John-xx8mp]

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[@hataeshik66]

Hi, this kind of situations make people racist, unfortunately. Grewing up in Sweden but now living in Korea, Seoul since 2002 is a huge difference when it comes to crimes. You can't leave anything in Sweden on a table ( phone, lap top, wallet etc.) and in 2 sec it's gone but here nobody takes anything. If you're in certain areas like Hongdae and other places with lot of foreigners you can't leave things behind you. I lost my backpack in The Netherlands once.. I hugged a person so I put it between my legs next second it was gone......no people around us at that time. Some places are safer than others.

[@anna.lee_jy]

Sorry to hear, those thieves are very skilled clearly...