Nearly 3,500 knife crime victims recorded in London
Metropolitan Police data shows a significant number of young people and men were among the victims between June and August 2026.
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Metropolitan Police data has recorded nearly 3,500 knife crime victim incidents across London over a three-month period. The figures, covering June, July, and August 2026, show a total of 3,491 victim records.
Each month within this period saw over 1,100 victims. June had the highest number, with 1,215 recorded victims. This figure decreased to 1,147 in July and further dropped to 1,129 in August, according to the data.
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Demographic Breakdown of Victims
Men constituted the majority of victims logged during these three months. A total of 2,773 male victim records were registered, in contrast to 601 female victim records. An additional 117 records had missing or unknown sex information.
The data also indicates that hundreds of young people were among the victims. Across the June to August period, 690 victim records were for individuals aged between 10 and 17. A further 793 victims were aged between 18 and 25, and 1,883 were over 25. Six victims were recorded as being between one and nine years old.
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Recent Incidents
Recent events have brought knife crime to the forefront. On 29 October, a zombie knife and a suspected firearm were discovered in northwest London. Separately, on 15 October, a 13-year-old boy was arrested after bringing a knife to Dagenham Park School.
On 18 October, two men were arrested following a stabbing incident near Dollis Hill station in northwest London. The 25-year-old victim in this case was taken to hospital with a knife wound.
Questions this report answers
+How many knife crime victims were recorded in London between June and August 2026?
Between June and August 2026, the Metropolitan Police logged nearly 3,500 knife crime victim records across London. The total figure for this three-month period was 3,491 victims, with June recording the highest monthly number at 1,215.
+What was the breakdown of victims by age and gender?
Men accounted for the majority of victims, with 2,773 records. Of the total victims, 690 were aged between 10 and 17, and a further 793 were between 18 and 25. Six victims were recorded as being between one and nine years old.
+What recent knife-related incidents have occurred in London?
Recent incidents include the discovery of a zombie knife and suspected gun in northwest London on 29 October. On 15 October, a 13-year-old was arrested at Dagenham Park School for bringing a knife. A stabbing near Dollis Hill station on 18 October resulted in two arrests.
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