Male homicide victims in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Male homicide victims was 543 homicides in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
543 homicides
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
34th
of 138 countries
All-time high
581 homicides
in 2016
All-time low
377 homicides
in 2014
Years of data
17
2005–2021
Male homicide victims in United Kingdom, 2005–2021
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in homicides.
Analysis
In 2021, male homicide victims in United Kingdom stood at 543 homicides.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male homicide victims in United Kingdom peaked at 581 homicides in 2016 and was at its lowest, 377 homicides, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 34th of 138 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Male homicide victims in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | homicides | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 532.61 homicides | — |
| 2006 | 534.85 homicides | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 535.11 homicides | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 468.38 homicides | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 477.82 homicides | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 529 homicides | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 445 homicides | -15.9% |
| 2012 | 444 homicides | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 398 homicides | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 377 homicides | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 423 homicides | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 581 homicides | +37.4% |
| 2017 | 542 homicides | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 484 homicides | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 563 homicides | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 461 homicides | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 543 homicides | +17.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 543 homicides is above the median for high income countries, which is 34 homicides, 16.0× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 543 homicides is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49 homicides, 11.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 509.75 homicides | 468.38 homicides | 535.11 homicides | 5 |
| 2010s | 478.6 homicides | 377 homicides | 581 homicides | 10 |
| 2020s | 502 homicides | 461 homicides | 543 homicides | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More gender data for United Kingdom
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 11,226 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9161 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 60,060 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 60,060 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7034 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 335,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 353,938 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 340,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 359,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 343,706 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male homicide victims in United Kingdom?
- Male homicide victims in United Kingdom was 543 homicides in 2021, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male homicide victims recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 581 homicides in 2016.
- What is the lowest male homicide victims recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 377 homicides in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for male homicide victims?
- United Kingdom ranks 34th out of 138 countries with data for 2021.
- Is male homicide victims rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Male homicide victims. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of intentional homicidesof male victims.