Gang-related organised crime in the United Kingdom is concentrated around the cities of London, Manchester and Liverpool and regionally across the West Midlands region, south coast and northern …

The UK is still a significant player in European and international crime circles. It’s believed that there are over 5,000 different organised crime groups in Britain today. Beyond the Mafiosi, these are nine of …

Oct 19, 2021 · England’s gangs have been immortalised, fictionalised and even glorified in TV shows like Peaky Blinders. But real-life gangs in England have committed crimes that put their fictional …

Jun 17, 2025 · Britain’s gang culture has undergone a dramatic transformation over the decades, evolving from loosely organized street groups to ruthless, profit-driven syndicates.

Let’s examine some of the bigger, higher-earning and more dangerous gangs out there, on a city-by-city basis. Starting with the spiritual home of British organised crime, The Big Smoke...

Jul 23, 2020 · From the Krays twins and the real Peaky Blinders to football hooligans and the gunpowder plot, historian Julian Humphrys guides us through the dark alleys of Britain’s criminal underworld.

May 13, 2021 · All the latest content about Gangs in the UK from the BBC.

Apr 24, 2025 · Explore the dark underworld of London’s real-life gangs, from 1920s racketeers to today’s postcode wars and county lines networks. Discover how organized crime evolved and its lasting …

Black British street gangs, such as the Tottenham Mandem and the Cheetham Hillbillies, are generally not described as being part of the traditional British crime firms, which is more associated with the …

According to current MPS intelligence there are 225 recognised gangs in London, comprising of around 3,600 gang members. Fifty-eight gangs are considered particularly active - accounting for two thirds …