Westminster and Croydon lead London in weapons possession offences
New figures reveal 567 weapons possession offences recorded across the capital in September 2026, with a significant annual increase.
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Westminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in London during September 2026, with 34 incidents each. These figures place them at the top of the list for recorded offences across the capital's boroughs. Overall, Metropolitan Police data shows 567 possession of weapons offences were logged throughout London in that month.
Borough-level statistics
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Metropolitan Police data for September 2026 shows thousands of offences recorded across the capital.
Following Westminster and Croydon, Tower Hamlets recorded 33 offences, and Lambeth recorded 32. Brent registered 31 offences, while Haringey and Newham each logged 26. Several other boroughs reported between 20 and 25 offences, including Enfield, Greenwich, Islington, Lewisham, and Southwark. At the lower end of the scale, Richmond upon Thames recorded two offences, Sutton recorded three, and Kingston upon Thames recorded five.
Annual increase in offences
The monthly figures are set against a backdrop of a significant rise in longer-term statistics. The Metropolitan Police dashboard indicates that possession of weapons offences saw an 18.8 per cent increase in the 12 months ending September 2026, when compared with the 12-month period concluding in September 2025.
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Questions this report answers
+How many weapons possession offences were recorded in London in September 2026?
Metropolitan Police data indicates that 567 possession of weapons offences were recorded across London in September 2026. This figure represents the total number of such incidents logged within the capital during that specific month.
+Which London boroughs had the highest number of weapons possession offences in September 2026?
Westminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in September 2026, with each borough logging 34 incidents. These two boroughs had the largest totals recorded across London during that month.
+Have weapons possession offences increased in London over the past year?
Yes, possession of weapons offences increased by 18.8 per cent in London over the 12 months ending September 2026, compared to the previous 12-month period. This indicates a significant rise in recorded incidents over the year.
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