Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
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ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
Met Police officers refuse ID in plain-clothes stop
A London man's viral video reveals Metropolitan Police officers refusing to identify themselves during a stop, raising serious questions about police accountability and public rights.
Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Met Police officer guilty of 24 rapes in systemic failure
Met Police PC David Carrick admits to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape, exposing systemic failures in police vetting and raising serious questions about institutional safeguards.
Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
Police Officers Arrested Over Custody Rape Allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following shocking allegations of raping a mother while she was in their custody at a London police station.
Police officer fired for gym and golf during work hours
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after being caught using work-from-home privileges for personal leisure activities including gym workouts and golf, while claiming to be on duty.
Met Police officer charged over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer has been charged with actual bodily harm after deploying a Taser during a search operation in west London, raising serious questions about use of force protocols.
Met officer disciplined over Uxbridge Taser incident
A Metropolitan Police officer faces disciplinary action after pointing a Taser at a black man during a controversial stop in West London, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Met Police scandal: Report reveals toxic culture at London station
Shocking independent review exposes systemic failures at Charing Cross police station, revealing discrimination, bullying and toxic behaviour within Metropolitan Police ranks.
Police officer dismissed after Taser flowers incident
A Metropolitan Police officer has been fired after deploying a Taser on a man who was placing flowers at a memorial site in Uxbridge, following a misconduct hearing that found his actions constituted gross misconduct.
Police officer faces hearing over Taser use on Afghan refugee
A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after deploying a Taser on an Afghan refugee during a controversial arrest in a Uxbridge convenience store, sparking fresh concerns about police conduct.
Smartphone theft epidemic sweeps UK streets
Exclusive investigation reveals how mobile phone theft has become Britain's fastest-growing street crime, with police struggling to contain the violent epidemic targeting commuters and pedestrians.
Met Police officer charged with murder over Dalston shooting
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in Dalston, sparking an independent investigation and raising serious questions about police procedures.
Met Police officers arrested in Essex-led operation
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended and arrested following a coordinated operation by Essex Police in Dalston, uncovering a significant breach of professional standards.
Tory minister attacks official immigration statistics
Conservative Immigration Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after questioning the accuracy of official migration figures, accusing the Office for National Statistics of using 'immigration survey' methods.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl in Stratford, raising further concerns about police conduct standards.
Met Police officer charged with raping teenager
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious charges after being accused of raping a teenage girl, raising further concerns about police conduct and vetting procedures.
Met Police stop David Lammy in controversial incident
London's Metropolitan Police confirms officers from Essex stopped David Lammy's vehicle in what the Labour MP called a 'disturbing' incident, raising fresh questions about police conduct and racial profiling in the capital.
Fourth Met officer sacked in BBC Panorama fallout
The Metropolitan Police faces another crisis as a fourth officer is dismissed following a damning BBC Panorama expose into racism, misogyny and bullying within the force.
Bodycam shows Met Police officer shooting armed robber
Shocking body-worn camera footage reveals the moment a Metropolitan Police officer shot a robbery suspect armed with a knife in West London. The dramatic incident unfolded during a police response to reports of a knifepoint robbery.
Exclusive: Brits Fear Crime Wave as Safety Confidence Plummets
Shocking new research reveals plummeting public confidence in safety as majority fear walking alone after dark and anticipate worsening crime crisis across Britain.
Britain faces crime wave over prisoner release plans
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed early release of prisoners could trigger unprecedented crime surge across UK communities. Security experts warn of dire consequences.
UK tradespeople hit by tool theft epidemic
Britain's tradespeople are facing a devastating crime wave as organised thieves target work vans, stealing essential tools worth thousands and crippling small businesses across the nation.
BBC exposes Met Police Islamophobia scandal
Explosive investigation reveals racist WhatsApp messages, bullying culture, and systemic failures at London's Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about police accountability.
Met Police deploy drones across London in crime fight
The Metropolitan Police is launching a fleet of drones to respond to incidents throughout London, creating the UK's first 24/7 police drone unit to enhance public safety and emergency response.
Wales has higher violence rate than England, stats show
New official statistics show residents of Wales face significantly greater risks of violence and robbery compared to their English counterparts, raising concerns about public safety.
Met Police sack officers in Panorama scandal
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.
BBC exposé reveals toxic culture in Metropolitan Police
A devastating BBC investigation uncovers disturbing evidence of bullying, misogyny, racism and discrimination within London's Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.
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