Two years after the government launched its strategy to tackle gangs and youth violence in the wake of the 2011 riots, it appears progress is being made on the issue.
Statistics show that across the 33 "hotspot" areas being supported under the Home Office's Ending Gang and Youth Violence programme, violent crime is falling. Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent fell about 25 per cent in London programme areas and about 33 per cent in programme areas outside the capital. Meanwhile, wounding fell by about 17 per cent in London hotspot areas.
A report on the progress of the programme has highlighted examples of the kind of work being carried out that could be replicated elsewhere.
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