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KEY FINDINGS

In 2023 so far, there were 103 homicides reported in London.

Stabbing was the most common method of killing, accounting for 65.05% of
these homicides.

The racial distribution of homicide victims predominantly included 43.40%
White and 35.85% Black individuals.

Black offenders were notably overrepresented at 40.52% in homicide cases.

Males constituted 81.55% of victims and 93.10% of offenders.

The average age of offenders varied significantly by race, with Asian
killers being the oldest at 43.67 years.

A majority of homicide cases(73) are still awaiting trial, highlighting
ongoing judicial processes.
Croydon, Hounslow, and Lambeth were the most affected boroughs, indicating
localized spikes in violence.

METHOD OF KILLING

Based on a total of 103 homicides reported by Murdermap in 2023:

(65.05%)(67) were stabbed;
(10.68%)(11) were killed with no weapon;
(8.74%)(9) were killed by unknown means;
(7.77%)(8) were shot;
(7.77%)(8) were killed by other means.

DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS

Race of the Victims:

The 53 homicides where the race of the victims was “observed” by MPS
officers from January until June 2023, were:

43.40% (23) were White;
35.85% (19) were Black;
18.87% (10) were Asian;
1.89% (1) were Other Ethnicities.

In comparison with 2022, where 44.04% of homicide victims were Black and
36.70% were White, 2023 shows a shift with 43.40% White victims and 35.85%
Black. The percentage of Asian victims also increased from 16.51% in 2022
to 18.87% in 2023.

Additionally, the total number of homicides decreased significantly from
109 in 2022 to 103 in 2023. This change is interesting as it may reflect
shifting social dynamics, crime patterns, or policing efforts in the
community, warranting further investigation into underlying causes.

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