"The new figures show there were 70 homicides in London between 1st January and 30 th September 2025, lower than the same period in every year since 2003 - and a 16 per cent reduction compared to the same period last year. Last year, London recorded the fewest number of homicides of under-25s for more than two decades. Figures this year show a 50 per cent reduction on last year's 22-year low and the lowest number of teenage homicides since 2012."
"The latest figures also show there were 1,154 fewer knife crime offences in the 12 months to August 2025 in London - a seven per cent drop. And a 10 per cent reduction in hospital admissions of under-25s for knife assaults in London in the 12 months to June 2025. As some politicians and commentators continue to talk London down, the facts continue to show the reality when it comes to the progress being made on crime in the capital."
"Figures from the Office for National Statistics show Londoners are, on average, less likely to be a victim of a violence with injury offence than across the rest of England and Wales. London's overall homicide rate is lower than international cities, including Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Madrid. Despite these significant improvements, the Mayor is clear that there is a lot more to do. One homicide will always be one too many. That's why Sadiq is stepping up the fight against violence in London through:"
London recorded 70 homicides between 1 January and 30 September 2025, a 16% reduction on the same period in 2024 and the lowest total since monthly records began in 2003. Homicides of under-25s fell 50% from last year's 22-year low and teenage homicides reached their lowest level since 2012. Knife crime offences dropped by 1,154 incidents (seven per cent) in the 12 months to August 2025, while hospital admissions of under-25s for knife assaults fell ten per cent in the 12 months to June 2025. Violent crime causing injury fell across all 32 boroughs. ONS figures show Londoners are less likely to be victims of violence with injury than elsewhere in England and Wales, and London’s homicide rate is lower than Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Madrid. The Violence Reduction Unit has delivered diversionary activities and opportunities to more than 450,000 young Londoners and invests in youth work and early intervention.
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