Knife crime offences in London rose by 20% in 2023 but remain slightly below pre-pandemic levels, with 14,577 offences recorded in the year to December.
Of 49,489 knife crime offences in England and Wales in 2023, 29% were by the Metropolitan Police, the highest proportion among all forces.
23 forces in England and Wales saw a rise in knife crime in 2023, with Avon & Somerset Police, South Wales, the Met, and Durham showing notable increases.
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