London has recorded its lowest number of homicides in more than a decade.
New data released by the Metropolitan Police shows there were 97 homicides in 2025, down 11 per cent from 109 in 2024 and the lowest since 2014.
The drop comes despite a rising population in the capital and represents the lowest per capita homicide rate ever recorded for London.
Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: "London’s record‑low homicide rate is the result of relentless work: arresting 1,000 more offenders each month, using innovative technology such as live facial recognition to solve more crime, and taking precise action against the most dangerous gangs, organised criminals and predatory men who target women and children.
"The results speak for themselves.
"Fewer lives lost, fewer families shattered.
"Every murder is a tragedy, but we will continue to use every tool at our disposal to drive down serious violence."
Sir Mark also addressed criticism of the force and perceptions of crime in the city.
He said: "Some commentators promote a narrative that suits them, regardless that the facts tell a very different story.
"This is not a matter of opinion or messaging; it is what the data shows.
"We are proud to represent Londoners, and we will speak up for the truth."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan credited the city’s violence reduction efforts for the results.
He said: "Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
"It’s clear that our sustained focus on being both tough on crime and tough on the complex causes of crime is working."
The Metropolitan Police also reported progress in efforts to reduce youth violence.
There were fewer victims under the age of 25 than in any other year this century.
The number of teenage homicide victims fell from 30 in 2021 to eight in 2025, a reduction of 73 per cent.
These figures are part of a wider national trend.
Homicides in England and Wales fell to 518 in the year to June 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics.
This is a six per cent drop from the previous year.
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