Trump says police avoid parts of London as homicide count hits record low
Metropolitan Police data show 97 killings in 2025, the fewest since 2014, contradicting the US president's claim of unsafe streets.
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Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that some parts of London are so unsafe that police avoid them, a statement reported by the Standard. The comment came during an interview with GB News presenter Bev Turner. At the same time, Metropolitan Police data show 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.
Metropolitan Police data
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The Metropolitan Police said the capital recorded 97 killings in 2025, a drop of 36 per cent from the 153 recorded in 2019, as reported by the Standard. Teenage murders also fell to eight, matching the lowest level seen in 2012. The force noted that the homicide rate stood at 1.1 per 100,000 residents, lower than cities such as New York and Paris.
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A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said the capital’s violent‑crime figures are improving, and that the president’s remarks do not reflect the reality on the ground, as reported by the Standard. The spokesperson added that London remains a diverse and thriving global city.
Police don’t even want to go
Donald Trump, interview with Bev Turner
What residents can expect
No immediate changes to policing strategy were announced after the interview. The Metropolitan Police continues to monitor homicide trends and allocate resources based on its own analysis. Residents are encouraged to report concerns through the usual channels, such as the non‑emergency 101 line.
Questions this report answers
+What did Donald Trump say about police in London?
Donald Trump told GB News presenter Bev Turner that there are areas in London where police “don’t even want to go”, suggesting they avoid certain districts. The comment was reported by the Standard and sparked criticism from London officials.
+How many homicides were recorded in London in 2025?
The Metropolitan Police recorded 97 homicides in 2025, a reduction from 153 in 2019. This figure represents the lowest number of killings in the city since 2014, according to data cited by the Standard.
+How does the 2025 homicide rate compare with previous years?
In 2025 the homicide rate was 1.1 per 100,000 people, lower than the rates in major global cities and well below the peak in 2019. Teenage murders also fell to eight, matching the lowest level seen in 2012, as reported by the Metropolitan Police.
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