The number of 24-hour front counters is also expected to fall from 32 to just 8, despite a previous pledge to maintain at least one 24/7 counter in each of the capital’s 32 boroughs.
That commitment formed part of the MPS’ A New Met for London strategy, aimed at delivering “more trust, less crime and high standards”.
The closures come as the Met seeks to make £260 million in savings this financial year.
The force said it is prioritising neighbourhood policing, response policing and public protection while reducing some services and staff numbers.
In south west London, Wimbledon and Mitcham front counters in Merton, Lavender Hill in Wandsworth and Twickenham in Richmond are among those set to shut.
Sutton, Kingston, Croydon and Brixton front counters are all proposed to remain open under the current plans.
The proposal takes into account a range of factors, including how much each front counter is used, how accessible sites are across both inner and outer London, and how well individual counters are aligned with custody suites and local investigative teams.
A period of detailed design work and engagement is underway before final decisions are made later this year.
