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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Khan: London's global crown debunks city critics
Mayor Sadiq Khan defends London's global status, citing falling violent crime and cultural vibrancy as proof against critics who 'hate our success'. Discover the data behind the debate.
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.
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.
Killer freed on bail murders young father after rape charge
Exclusive: A dangerous criminal released on bail for a brutal knifepoint rape went on to murder a young father in a vicious attack, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
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.
Terrifying knife attack on UK train sparks security crisis
Exclusive investigation into the shocking knife attack aboard a LNER Peterborough service that has raised serious questions about passenger safety and emergency response protocols on UK railways.
1 in 8 UK prisoners are foreign nationals
Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals nearly 13% of prisoners are foreign nationals, with thousands convicted of violent crimes including rape and murder, costing taxpayers £165 million annually.
Police remove 3,500 knives from UK streets in crackdown
A massive police operation across England and Wales has resulted in the seizure of over 3,500 knives and weapons, with hundreds of arrests made in a coordinated effort to tackle violent crime.
Major Police Probe After London Stabbings
Scotland Yard detectives are hunting suspects after separate knife attacks in Finsbury Park, Dalston, and Essex left multiple victims hospitalised in a violent 24-hour period across the capital.
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.
Knife attack survivor reveals horror of random stabbing
A young woman shares her terrifying ordeal after being randomly stabbed in the neck while walking home, leaving her with permanent scars and trauma. Exclusive interview reveals the full story.
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.
Teen killers jailed for brutal knife murder
Two teenage killers, including baby-faced Harvey Willgoose, have been sentenced for the brutal knife murder of 18-year-old Keaton McComb in a vicious street attack that shocked the community.
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.
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.
London knife crime sees significant drop under Labour strategy
Exclusive: Labour's policing lead reveals major progress in tackling knife crime as new statistics show dramatic reduction in violent offences across the capital.
UK Shoplifting Crisis: 530K Incidents Surge Under Labour
Britain faces a retail crime crisis as shoplifting soars to unprecedented levels, with police failing to attend majority of incidents amid growing business fears.
London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
Victoria deputy premier demands zero-tolerance crime crackdown
Victoria's deputy premier calls for urgent zero-tolerance approach to crime as new statistics reveal alarming escalation in youth offences and public safety concerns across the state.
Trump claims credit for crime drop in Democrat cities
In a stunning display of self-promotion, Donald Trump attempts to take credit for falling crime rates in Democrat-led cities during a rambling New York press conference, while facing his own legal battles.
Teen stabs schoolboy, then girlfriend at Merseyside bus stop
Shocking court revelations detail how a teenage boy viciously stabbed a 15-year-old schoolboy at a Merseyside bus stop before turning the knife on his own girlfriend when she tried to intervene in the brutal attack.
Victoria's Crime Crisis: From Dream State to Nightmare
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's shocking descent into Australia's crime capital, with youth violence, carjackings and home invasions terrorising communities as authorities struggle to contain the epidemic.
Police reject 46% of hate crime reports in England and Wales
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking data showing police forces in England and Wales dismissed 44,000 hate crime reports last year, with Jewish community security experts calling for urgent reform.
American liberal's crime awakening in London shocks
Aris Goldberg's progressive worldview faced an unexpected test when targeted by thieves in London, forcing a surprising political reckoning about crime and justice.
London Phone Thefts Surge 44% in Crime Wave
Exclusive data reveals mobile phone thefts in London have skyrocketed by 44% year-on-year, with organised criminal gangs targeting commuters and tourists in worrying new crime wave.
Starmer confronts Nottingham knife crime crisis
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes emotional visit to Nottingham following triple stabbing, pledging urgent action on Britain's knife crime epidemic and meeting with victims' families.
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