Crime in London is rising.
The number of notifiable offences in the year to August 2018 increased by three per cent, compared to the previous twelve months. [1]
There was also a spike in the number of homicides in the capital, in early 2018.
Between February and May, there were an average of 16 homicides a month.
This was also coupled with a sharp increase from March to June in knife injuries. [2]
Tomorrow, the Mayor and Met Commissioner will face London Assembly Members to answer questions on crime in the capital. Questions will cover topics including:
- Tackling Crime
- Future Challenges for policing in London
- Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
- Reducing London's road crime
The guests are:
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- Cressida Dick CBE QPM, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
Following this, Assembly Members will submit motions on various topics.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, 1 November from 10:00am in The Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or YouTube
Follow us Twitter @LondonAssembly and take part in the meeting discussion using #LondonPolicing
Notes to editors
- MOPAC, Monthly report to the Police and Crime Committee, October 2018
- Metropolitan Police, Crime data dashboard / Hate crime or special crime dashboard
- Agenda Papers
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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