London’s Gangs: From the Underworld of the 1900s to 21st Century Streets

From razor gangs in the smoky alleys of 1920s Clerkenwell to postcode wars on today’s London estates, the capital's gang culture has evolved—but never disappeared. This deep dive into the real-life gangs of London traces a century of crime, power, and survival. Discover how organized crime families like the Krays and the Adams syndicate gave way to street crews, county lines drug empires, and youth-driven violence. Behind the headlines lies a city still battling for its future—one postcode at a time.