New figures showed that there were 97 homicides in the capital in 2025 - the lowest number recorded since 2014
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New figures showed that there were 97 homicides in the capital in 2025 - the lowest number recorded since 2014
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The fall reflects a sharp decrease in the number of homicides involving a knife knife or sharp instrument.
London's homicide rate per capita reaches an all-time low, challenging perceptions of safety in the city.
