Footage of smash‑and‑grab robberies across London have been going viral on social media, while at the same time the price of gold sky-rocketed at the start of 2026.
So, are these two things connected?
In this video…
00:00 – Intro
00:36 – Here’s what we know
01:05 – Meet the experts
01:20 – The rise in jewellery robberies
02:37 – What actually is gold?
03:12 – Prices explained
04:56 – Why gold is so attractive to criminals
05:56 – Keeping gold safe
07:23 – The effect of social media
08:34 – Are robberies and gold prices connected?
Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
#BBCNews #London #Crime #Gold
