Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level since 1980s

Homicides at lowest level for more than 40 years as knife crime falls

Homicides at lowest level for more than 40 years as knife crime falls

Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level since 1980s

The fall has largely been driven by a drop in killings involving knives and other sharp instruments, the Office for National Statistics said.

Homicides in England and Wales at lowest level in almost 50 years

Homicides in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level in nearly half a century according to official statistics.

Homicides at lowest level in nearly 50 years, ONS statistics show

The 499 homicide cases in the year to September were the lowest in England and Wales since 1977.

Knife homicides down nearly a quarter in 12 months, figures show

The Office for National Statistics said the change has driven homicides overall to a new low since current records began in 2003.

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