KnifeCrimeInformationandArticles

Headline statistics

3

percent decrease in knife crime in England and Wales on the previous 12 months, to September 2020.

47119

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

84

percent increase in knife crime in England and Wales since 2014 (comparing the 12 months from Jun 19 to Jul 20, with 12 months from Apr 13 to Mar 14)

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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

Charity response

Statement from the CEO: Knife crime drops by 1%

28 October 2020

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

Further reading

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

5 June 2020

Violence in London: what we know and how to respond

13 February 2020

Tackling Knife Crime Together – Brooke Kinsella MBE

2 January 2017

Guns, Knives and Street Violence – Street Weapons Commision

1 January 2017