Mayor hits out at Government as new report links cost-of-living crisis to rise in violence

The rise in the cost of living has increased violence and crime rates across London, a new study has shown.

A new London School of Economics (LSE) report shows a direct link between a 10 per cent rise in the cost of living and an eight per cent increase in violence, robberies, shoplifting, burglary and theft over the past year. 

Today, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will deliver a speech calling on the Government to prioritise tackling the “cause of crime” with greater investment in the justice system, and stronger support for victims.

The new scheme follows the Mayor’s Violence Reduction Unit – introduced in 2018 – which has invested in more than 350,000 interventions and opportunities to divert young people away from violence.

The Treasury has been approached for comment.

Pictured top: Sadiq Khan is calling on the Government to prioritise tackling the “cause of crime (Picture: PA)