Originally Posted by Tick Tock Tick Tock
I spend a lot of time in London, I know it very well. I have seen in the last 10 years things downhill. Not only that, but I have also seen a huge increase in watch theft from owners and from watch shops, you will have seen the same.
Come on mate, the stats don't lie!
Over the past 15 years, crime rates in London have experienced notable fluctuations, with significant increases in certain categories, particularly violent and knife-related offences. Here's an overview of the trends:
Overall Crime Trends
Total Recorded Crimes: In the 2023/24 reporting year, London recorded 938,020 crimes, up from 743,728 in 2015/16. This marks a 26% increase over eight years.
Crime Rate per 1,000 People: The crime rate rose from approximately 100.9 in 2022/23 to 105.8 in 2023/24 .
Knife Crime
Incidents: Knife crime offences increased from 9,086 in 2016 to 15,802 in 2024, representing a 74% rise.
Recent Trends: After peaking at 15,928 offences in 2019/20, knife crime saw a decline during the pandemic but rose again to 15,016 offences in 2023/24 .
Violent Crime
Incidents: Violent crime offences increased from 186,488 in 2015/16 to 252,545 in 2023/24, a 35% rise .
Homicides
Annual Figures: Homicides fluctuated over the years, with a low of 107 in 2016/17 and a peak of 159 in 2017/18. In 2023/24, there were 116 homicides recorded .
Robbery and Theft
Robbery Offences: There were 34,465 robbery offences recorded in 2023/24, up from 24,958 in the previous year .
Shoplifting: Shoplifting incidents increased by 40.9% between 2022 and 2023, with organized crime gangs contributing significantly to this rise .
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