The mayor of London has hit back at politicians “spreading misinformation” about safety in the capital as new data showed the number of violent crimes leading to injury has fallen in every borough over the past year. Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said: “We’ve seen a number of politicians here and across the globe talking down London and spreading misinformation about crime and safety in the capital. “That’s why fewer people are being hurt, fewer lives are being lost, and London is becoming a safer city. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: “Sadiq Khan seems to be the only person who thinks there is no crime problem in London. “Londoners don’t feel safer because London isn’t safer.