Available information is from the Homicide Index and was included in table 1.11 of Home Office Statistical Bulletin 01/10, available at:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/pdfs10/hosb0110.pdf
Data throughout the homicide chapter reflect the position as at 24 November 2009 and are shown according to the year in which offences were initially recorded as homicide; this is not necessarily the year in which the offence took place or the year in which any court decision was made.
Year offence initially recorded as homicide2 Number 2004-05 4 2005-06 38 2006-07 32 2007-08 31 2008-09 — 1 As at 24 November 2009; figures are subject to revision as cases are dealt with by the police and by the courts, or as further information becomes available. 2 Data are shown according to the year in which offences were initially recorded as homicide. This is not necessarily the year in which the offence took place, or the year in which any court decision was made. 3 In addition, one suspect who committed suicide had previously been convicted of homicide.