Number of homicides in England and Wales 2002-2023
How many homicides are there in England and Wales?
There were 602 homicides recorded in England and Wales in 2022/23, 95 fewer than in the previous reporting year, when there were 697 homicides. Between 2002/03 and 2013/14 the number of homicides in England and Wales fell significantly, from 1,047, to 533. The recent rise in the number of homicides has occurred alongside an increase in the overall number of crimes, with police officials linking this to long-term cuts to their manpower and resources.