Knife killings down by 21% in England and Wales, figures show
Summary
Knife killings in England and Wales dropped by 21% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching the lowest level since 2010-11. Overall homicide cases also decreased by 6%, and total knife-related crimes fell by 10%. Theft incidents and shoplifting showed small declines, while robbery of businesses involving violence increased.Key Facts
- Knife killings fell from 217 in 2024 to 172 in 2025, a 21% decrease.
- Total homicides dropped by 6%, from 534 in 2024 to 503 in 2025.
- Knife-related crimes fell by 10%, with 49,151 offences recorded in 2025.
- The Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated 2.6 million thefts in 2025, 11% fewer than the previous year.
- Recorded shoplifting offences fell by 1% to 509,566 in 2025.
- Police were advised to record shoplifting with violence as robbery of business property, which likely caused a small increase in robbery cases.
- Robbery of businesses rose sharply by 78%, from 14,691 cases in 2024 to 26,158 in 2025.
- Homicide offences include murder, manslaughter, infanticide, and causing death or harm to children or vulnerable adults.
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