Basic homicide statistics for London show a peak in around 2003, similar to England and Wales as a whole.
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Homicide in England and Wales 1898 to 2023
Official statistics show that the total number of homicides (murder and manslaughter) increased from the 1960s until around 2003 before dropping again – followed by a smaller peak in around 2017/18. What’s the explanation?
London homicide statistics 2022: Year in Review
We have counted 106 homicides in London for 2022. Although that figure may rise or fall depending on the outcome of investigations, it amounts to an 18 per cent fall from the 127 we counted in 2021.
Will we see a post-Covid surge in London murders?
Homicides in 2022 (so far) are down compared to previous years, despite a surge in recent weeks.
Homicide victims in London in 2022
Total: 109 (last updated 29a/3/24) Official Metropolitan Police Total: 109 See the interactive map of London homicides in 2022 with detailed statistics Note: This is not an official record and may differ from any lists compiled by police etc. It includes murder and manslaughter cases. Other deaths (e.g. unexplained) are… You must be a paid …