HOMICIDE rates in London are:

• similar to other UK and European cities
• much lower than in large US cities
• slightly higher than in Asian cities

🚨Latest rape charge rate data for the last 5 years continue to show that each successive year's charge rate is tracking above previous ones and the big step up for rapes recorded in 2022/23 is being sustained. All heading for >5%. #crimestats

Here's the rates of alcohol-specific deaths in England by single year of age from 2001-2022. You don't need a magnifying glass to spot the pandemic's impact.

Clear summary by Ben.

Our writeup, by Ellie, here:

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-688968…