Knife Crime

2 December 2008

We've all read the headlines but just how big a problem is knife crime? What can be done to steer young people away from violence and combat the problem?

Tories slam PM's knife crime measures

The Conservative Party has accused Gordon Brown of running out of ideas on knife crime among young people.

Knife possession will lead to prosecution

Anyone over the age of 16 caught carrying a knife will be prosecuted.

Home Office to run ad campaign

The Home Office is to run an ad campaign showing graphic images of injuries inflicted by knife attacks to warn teenagers of the dangers of using weapons (see four nations,...

Gang prevention officer for Islington

Islington Council is taking on a gang prevention officer as part of its drive to stop young people turning to crime.

Mobile phone pilot to combat knife crime

Crimestoppers UK is kick-starting a pilot in three East London schools to help tackle knife crime.

Graphic images warn against knife crime

Graphic pictures of the injuries caused by knife crime are being used in a new advertising campaign warning young people of the dangers of weapons

Summit on knife crime held in London

London's deputy mayor for young people will hold a summit at City Hall today to discuss the problem of knife crime among teenagers.

'Creative' solutions to knife crime thwarted by government targets

The government is more focused on increasing conviction rates than reducing the number of young people in custody, youth experts have claimed.

Government has announced £5m to combat knife crime

Five million pounds to target knife hotspots

The Home Office is to put five million pounds into tackling violent crime.

One in four young people have carried a knife, survey reveals

One in four young people surveyed in a new poll claim to have carried a knife.

In Depth

Knife crime

Violent crime involving young people has hit the headlines again after the murder of 18-year-old Robert Knox in London. Lauren Higgs examines the policies and initiatives in place to combat...