KnifeCrimeInformationandArticles

Headline statistics

15

percent decrease in knife crime in England and Wales on the previous 12 months, to March 2021.

44285

Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in the 12 months to March 2021

29

percent increase in knife crime in England and Wales since 2011

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

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