The Metropolitan Police attribute a significant drop in London’s murder rate to the expansion of facial recognition technology and targeted actions against organized crime. Homicides fell to 97 in the year leading to January 2025, an 11% decrease from 2024, with notable reductions in youth violence. The police’s strategic focus on high-risk individuals and county lines drug operations has contributed to this decline. Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasizes continued investment in policing and preventative measures to sustain these gains.
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