Knife crime

We’re working hard with our partner agencies and communities to tackle those people who are involved with knife crime and to help prevent it from happening.

Carrying a knife is not worth it:

• It could end up being used against you
• You could be arrested and charged, having a criminal record that can affect the rest of your life, from job prospects to travelling to certain countries
• People who use a knife to injure someone face long prison sentences
• And people who are present when someone is injured or killed with a knife by someone else can also be convicted of murder

What is knife crime?

Knife crime is any crime which involves a knife whether it is used or not, some examples include:

• Carrying a knife
• Threatening someone with a knife
• Intending to hurt someone with a knife
• Using a knife to injure or kill someone
• Thieves carrying knives during a robbery or burglary
• The involvement of a knife or knives in gang-related offences
• Someone under 18 trying to buy a knife

If you are worried about someone you know carrying a knife, want to talk to someone about knife crime or ask advice please call 101. Always call 999 in an emergency such as when a crime is in progress and/or someone is in immediate danger.