Lambeth knife crime dropped by 34% in 2025, new data shows
An analysis of the latest Metropolitan Police Service data¹ by London Criminal Solicitors Lawtons has revealed that Lambeth knife crime offences dropped by 34% in 2025 – the most substantial …
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An analysis of the latest Metropolitan Police Service data¹ by London Criminal Solicitors Lawtons has revealed that Lambeth knife crime offences dropped by 34% in 2025 – the most substantial change than any other London borough.
Lambeth Council continues to look to curb knife crime, with January 2026 recording 30% less offences than January 2025.
The findings come as the Government announced on 11th February new action plans for offending children, with £320 million invested into Youth Justice Services.
Police will refer every child knife possession case to Youth Justice Services, who will implement a mandated course of targeted intervention for each child, focussing on diversion and education.
Knife crime in Lambeth peaked in June (72 offences), yet was still a reduction of 17% from July 2024 year-on-year.
Across London there were 14,909 knife crime offences recorded between January 2025 and January 2026.
These figures include possession of an offensive weapon, threats with a blade, and knife-enabled assaults and robberies.
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences between January 2025 and January 2026, with 921 offences, followed by Westminster (816) and Southwark (731).
The findings also indicate that victims of knife crime were far more likely to be male (81%) versus female (19%).
Nick Titchener, Criminal Solicitor and Managing Partner at Lawtons Solicitors, says:
“The overall reduction in knife crime in London shows promise, but the month-on-month volatility shows just how precarious the situation really is.
Local council and charity schemes, such as knife amnesty bins, are proving to be effective in taking knives off the streets, yet shine a light on just how widespread the issue still is.
“While the solution may be complex, the law is clear for those caught carrying knives.
Offenders face a maximum penalty of up to four years of imprisonment, while repeat offenders face mandatory minimum custodial sentences, with adults receiving at least six months in prison and 16-to 17-year-olds subject to a four-month detention and training order where diversion and education fails.
“Tackling knife crime and violence must remain a priority for police forces across the country.
Addressing the issue relies on combined work between Police and local organisations, with community engagement and cooperation being the key to long-term improvement.”
