NEWS STORIES- Knife Crime Hotspots and Homicides
Knife homicides down 27% after 63,000 knives taken off streets
More than 63,000 knives and weapons have been taken off our streets under this government.
The figures came as the government launched its plan to halve knife crime within a decade. Titled “Protecting Lives, Building Hope”, it will save lives, transform the futures of young people, and protect communities across the country.
To tackle knife crime, the government will support young people so they get the best start in life, stop those at risk from turning to knife crime and police our streets to catch and punish perpetrators.
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Schools in knife crime hotspots to get targeted support
Schools in high knife crime hotspots to get targeted support to divert children away from crime.
Up to 250 schools in high knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training and support to divert children from serious violence.
The government will launch the ‘Safety In & Around Schools Partnership’ to invest £1.2 million to support schools in areas of high knife crime and improve pupils’ safety on their way to and from school.
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Knife crime hotspots to see surge in police operations
High knife crime hotspots to see surge in police patrols, knife arches and Live Facial Recognition to catch perpetrators.
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