Category : Search result: violent crime statistics


Rape Reports in Scotland Rise 11% to Over 3,000

Official figures reveal a rape or attempted rape is reported every three hours in Scotland, with a 25% surge over four years. Discover the full impact on public safety and the justice system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asylum seeker jailed for 23-stab hotel attack

A failed asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment after stabbing a woman 23 times in a horrific hotel room attack in Walsall. The court heard how Lawand Hassan stalked his victim before the near-fatal assault.

Page 1 of 4