Summary
London experienced a surge in crime rates, with approximately 957,481 crimes reported last year, including 16,789 knife-related incidents, averaging about 46 per day. Westminster was the most affected area, reporting 91,380 offences, while shoplifting incidents more than doubled from 38,768 in 2022 to 89,821 in 2024. Former police officers attribute the rise in crime to a low conviction rate, leading criminals to believe they can evade justice, despite the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to tackle violence and increase visible patrols.
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