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London's Homicide Rate Hits Historic Low
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Londons homicide rate hits record low, with 97 murders in 2025, marking an 11% drop from 2024 and the fewest since 2014. Met Police and Mayors Violence Reduction Unit contribute to the decline through arrests, facial recognition, and early interventions. Teenage homicides drop by 73% since 2021, and violent injuries fall by 20%. New programs like V-one hundred initiative and police disruptions of serious crime operations further reduce crime. Homicide detectives achieve a 95% solve rate, boosting public trust to 81%. Despite progress, officials emphasize the need to keep the capital safer for everyone.
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