Positive signs from a limited version of the pilot in four London boroughs have prompted its expansion across the capital in a bid to cut reoffending, including among young offenders.
London mayor Sadiq Khan said the innovative project will purchase up to 300 GPS trackers.
The one-year pilot was launched in February in Lewisham, Croydon, Southwark and Lambeth, where 12 offenders are wearing the tags.
Those who have served a custodial sentence for knife crimes, such as possession, robbery, aggravated burglary or assault, are fitted with the devices as part of licence conditions after release from custody.
A statement released by the mayor's office, said that the scheme helps probation officers have "open and transparent conversations about an offender's lifestyle and behaviour which contributes to more effective engagement and robust risk management".
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