Shoreditch

Shoreditch has London's best street art and creative dining scene, but be careful at night when poorly lit areas and party crowds make it less safe. Worth visiting for the culture, just plan your evening routes carefully.

Shoreditch is hipster central with great street art and food, but you need to be street-smart here. During the day it's fine - lots of cool cafes, vintage shops, and the street art is worth seeing. But at night, especially on weekends, it gets rowdy. The main streets (Brick Lane, Shoreditch High Street) are usually okay because they're busy, but the side streets get sketchy with poor lighting and groups of drunk people. The clubs attract big crowds and that's when trouble usually happens. Stick to busy areas after dark and don't walk alone down empty side streets.