The murder rate plummeted in England and WalesWhile some politicians peddle a “Britain is lawless” narrative, new crime data tells a different story. According to the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest figures, the murder rate in England and Wales fell to its lowest level since 1977 in the year to September 2025. Police reported incidents of domestic burglary and vehicle theft were also down – by 12% and 13%, respectively – while shoplifting and sexual offences rose by 5% and 8%. The latter, said the ONS, is partly due to the introduction of new sexual offences in 2024. The ONS data comes after London registered its lowest murder rate since records began last year.