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London's Homicides Hit Historic Low Despite Crime Surge

1/14/2026

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Khan Celebrates Homicide Decline

London recorded 97 homicides in 2025, a historic low.
That total falls from 109 in 2024, yielding a homicide rate of 1.1 per 100,000.
Mayor Sadiq Khan (London) said the figures contradict claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that crime is rampant in the city.
The Crime Survey for England and Wales shows a 7% rise in overall crime despite fewer homicides.

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Trump Criticizes London

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of London, alleging it is moving toward Sharia Law and describing its hospitals as "like warzones."
He labeled Mayor Sadiq Khan a "terrible, terrible mayor."
Despite Trump's claims, London’s murder rate has fallen to a historic low, with 97 homicides in 2025.
Khan continues to defend the city’s safety and reputation against these attacks.

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Khan Celebrates Homicide Decline

London recorded 97 homicides in 2025, a historic low.
That total falls from 109 in 2024, yielding a homicide rate of 1.1 per 100,000.
Mayor Sadiq Khan (London) said the figures contradict claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that crime is rampant in the city.
The Crime Survey for England and Wales shows a 7% rise in overall crime despite fewer homicides.

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