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.

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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

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.

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

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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