Westminster and Croydon lead London weapons offences

Westminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in London during September 2026, according to Metropolitan Police data. Each borough registered 34 offences. The figures reveal a total of 567 possession of weapons offences across the capital for that month.

Following Westminster and Croydon, Tower Hamlets recorded 33 offences, Lambeth had 32, and Brent recorded 31. Haringey and Newham each registered 26 offences. Several other boroughs, including Enfield, Greenwich, Islington, Lewisham, and Southwark, reported between 20 and 25 offences.

Longer-term trend shows increase

The monthly statistics are set against a backdrop of rising crime. In the 12 months leading up to September 2026, possession of weapons offences saw an increase of 18.8 per cent when compared to the preceding 12-month period ending in September 2025. This trend indicates a growing concern regarding weapons possession across London.

Hendon business fined for knife sale

In a separate incident related to weapon sales, Pound Island, a business located on Vivian Avenue in Hendon, was fined more than £10,000. The fine was imposed after the business pleaded guilty to selling a kitchen knife to two 15-year-old police cadets. Segu Razeen, the manager of Pound Island, admitted to the offence.

Other recent crime news includes a man receiving a life sentence on 22 October for his involvement in a network supplying illegal firearms across London. He had previously been jailed for manslaughter. Separately, a man was charged with possession of a revolver following a large police operation involving 800 officers across London and four counties.