Sadly knife crime is something affecting more and more children and young people across the UK. It is important to educate young people on the facts of knife crime and why people may carry knives or bladed weapons in the hope to prevent future pain and knife crimes.
FAQs
Knife crime describes any physical crime involving a knife, bladed or pointed object that is sued to threaten or cause harm to another person.
Here are some widely believed myths about knife crime
MYTH: Everyone is carrying a knife.
REALITY: 99% of young people in the UK are NOT carrying a knife.
MYTH: I need a knife for protection.
REALITY: Kent police reported that 65% of young people who carry a knife are actually injured by their own knife being used against them.
Examples of knife crime include:
- Stabbing someone with a blade
- Threatening someone with a knife or bladed/pointed object in order to steal something
- Carrying a knife or a bladed/pointed object
- Injuring or fatally wounding somebody with a knife or bladed/pointed object
- Intent to injure or harm somebody with a knife or bladed/pointed object.
There are many reasons people, including young people, may carry knives including:
- For protection
- To feel safe
- Become it’s cool
- Everyone else is carrying one
- For someone else.