Teen killings at lowest in over decade

THE number of teenage homicides per year in England and Wales has fallen by nearly a half to its lowest level in more than a decade, figures show.

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There were 34 homicide victims aged 13 to 19 in the year to March 2025, down 48% from 66 in the previous 12 months.

The fall is likely to have been driven by a steep decline in teen homicides involving a knife or sharp instrument.

These offences fell 59% year on year, from 54 in 2023/24 to 22 in 2024/25.

The total number of teenage homicide victims is now at its lowest since 2012/13, when 31 were recorded.