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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
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Courts · LondonThree south London men jailed for violent crimes in August court rulings
A 64-year-old man received 28 years for a hammer and knife attack in Swanley, while two others were imprisoned for armed robbery and rape. The cases involved victims in Barnet, Bexley and Windsor, with sentences totalling over 48 years.
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