Lib Dems say the Met Police plans will endanger vulnerable residents and break key pledges made by the Mayor of London The Liberal Democrats have
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Hate crime falls but faith-related offences on the rise in Kingston
Kingston has reported its lowest rate of hate crime in four years, according to data from the Met Police.
In 2024, there were 305 hate crime offences reported in the borough, a nearly 18% decrease from the previous year.
Despite this, the rate of faith-related hate crime in Kingston has risen for the second year in a row, increasing by over 68% since 2021.
Sexual offences spike despite being ‘safe’ borough
New data from data.police.uk show that violence and sexual crimes in Kingston are up compared other types of crime in the borough.
Meanwhile, crimes, such as bicycle theft, arson and possession of weapons, are down.
Police commissioner hopes government funding will help tackle shoplifting
Labour has announced a £200m boost for neighbourhood policing, with the hopes of recruiting an additional 13,000 neighbourhood police officers.
Surrey Police will receive £2.6m, while the amount Kingston will receive, under the Metropolitan Police Service, has not been publicly disclosed.
World Champion kickboxer opens London gym in fight against violent crime
ormer kickboxing champ Daniel Sam has opened Black Diamond Gym in Ilford in a bid to tackle knife crime.
Former-number-one-ranked kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion, Daniel Sam, has opened a new martial arts gym in East London, inspired by his own positive experience in sport.
Kingston among highest rate of drivers on their phones in Britain
Kingston has one of the highest rates of drivers using their mobile phones behind the wheel in the country, research has revealed.
What is Kingston Council doing for National Hate Crime Awareness Week?
Kingston Council has teamed up with the Kingston Race and Equalities Council (KREC) and Kingston Police for National Hate Crime Awareness Week. They set up
‘Nobody has the right to take your child’s life’: Mother marks 20 years since death of Sabina Rizvi
The sun hangs low during the last days of winter, sending shards of light flitting across the faces of Iffat Rizvi and her son, Soni,
Teen among six charged with attempted murder after New Malden shooting
17-year-old boy is among six people who have been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of a man in New Malden last month.
Fourth person charged with murder of Kai Davis in Kingston
A fourth person has been charged with the fatal stabbing of Kai Davis in the early hours of August 21 2021 in Kingston.
