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flag London's homicide rate hit a record low in 2025, with 97 killings, the fewest since 2014.

flag London recorded its lowest homicide count since 2014 in 2025, with 97 killings reported, marking a 1.1 per 100,000 rate—the lowest since records began in 1997. flag Officials attribute the decline to targeted policing, the Violence Reduction Unit’s prevention strategies, youth outreach, and technology like live facial recognition. flag Homicides among those under 25 dropped to eight, the fewest this century, and hospitalizations from stabbings fell significantly. flag Despite ongoing issues like phone thefts, London’s homicide rate remains lower than major global cities including New York, Berlin, and Paris. flag Police and Mayor Sadiq Khan say data shows a safer city, countering negative narratives.

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