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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Knife Crime, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Knife Crime Awareness Week
This week is Knife Crime Awareness Week.
Although this is not something that we see much of, knife crime is an issue and it is everyone’s responsibility to reduce it. The devastation caused by knife crime is preventable.
Within Selby and Tadcaster we have knife drop bins at the following locations:
Selby - Back Micklegate Car Park (YO8 3GH)
Tadcaster – Central Car Park (LS24 9AT)
Knife bins are where bladed items can be deposited safely and anonymously, these will then be collected and destroyed by the police.
Those wishing to deposit a knife are advised to wrap the blade in either thick paper or cardboard, and secure it with tape as a safety precaution. Once secure, take the knife directly to the bin location and deposit it safely by dropping it through the hatch.
• We know it can be worrying to hear about people being injured or killed by knives but carrying a knife yourself doesn't make you any safer and can put you more at risk. A knife usually makes a situation much worse.
• The reality is that very few people carry knives but if someone you know is carrying a knife you can report it to the police, speak to a trusted family member or teacher, or you can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers.
• If there are areas where you live or spend time that don't feel safe you can report this on a website called StreetSafe. The information is given to your local police who can then look at what they can do to improve safety in that area.
Any questions? Contact PC 118 Laura Wright – laura.wright@northyorkshire.police.uk
 Knife crime can destroy lives and fracture communities and disproportionately blights the lives of the young and disadvantaged. Incidents have risen in recent years and tackling knife crime is one of policing’s top priorities. Knife crime – a problem solving guide has been produced in collaboration with the National Police Chiefs' Council and through consultation with 24 police forces and violence reduction units in England and Wales. Using a problem-solving approach to tackling the issue, the guide contains: - broad approaches that are effective in tackling knife crime, including good practice from across the UK.
- a practical toolkit of tactics to use, such as interventions in schools, weapon sweeps and focused deterrence
- advice on how to use data to tailor a response to local problems.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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