KnifeCrimeInformationandArticles

Headline statistics

6

percent increase in knife crime in England and Wales on the previous 12 months. Knife crime is now at its highest ever recorded level.

46265

Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in the 12 months to March 2020.

52

percent increase in knife crime in England and Wales since 2014.

See more: Knife Crime Statistics

Knife crime is one of our society's most pressing problems. But it is also one of the most complex.

Must read articles

Beyond the Blade

1 November 2017

Tackling Knife Crime Together – Brooke Kinsella MBE

2 January 2017

Guns, Knives and Street Violence – Street Weapons Commision

1 January 2017

Knife crime has risen by 6% to the year ending March 2020. It is now at its highest ever recorded level. Read our response to the release of these figures.

Charity response

Statement from the CEO: Knife crime soars to highest level on record

17 July 2020

Blog: How did we get to this place?

6 August 2020

KnifeCrimeInformationandArticles

Headline statistics

Must read articles

Beyond the Blade

Tackling Knife Crime Together – Brooke Kinsella MBE

Guns, Knives and Street Violence – Street Weapons Commision

Charity response

Statement from the CEO: Knife crime soars to highest level on record

Blog: How did we get to this place?

Further reading

‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ – A Youth Work Response to Gangs and Exploitation during COVID-19

Violence in London: what we know and how to respond

Violence in London: what we know and how to respond

“Our Generation’s Epidemic” – Knife crime report released by Youth Select Committee

Beyond the Blade

Tackling Knife Crime Together – Brooke Kinsella MBE

Guns, Knives and Street Violence – Street Weapons Commision

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