Homicides at lowest level in nearly 50 years, ONS says
Summary
The number of homicides in England and Wales has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 50 years, with 499 cases reported in the latest year. This decline is mainly due to fewer incidents involving knives. The overall trend in violent crime remains steady, though some types of crime, like shoplifting, have increased slightly.Key Facts
- There were 499 homicide victims in England and Wales in the past year.
- This is the lowest number of homicides since 1977.
- Knife-related killings fell to 174, a 23% decrease.
- Knife crime overall dropped by 9% to 50,430 incidents.
- Firearms-related crimes also decreased by 9% to just under 5,000 cases.
- Violent crime incidents are estimated at around 1.1 million but remained largely unchanged.
- Robbery incidents stayed about the same, while shoplifting rose by 5%.
- NHS data supports the decline in knife-related assaults, with fewer hospital admissions.
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