Knife Crime Awareness Week 18-24 May 2026

Taking a stand against knife crime together.

Monday 18th May marks the start of knife crime awareness week, hosted by the Ben Kinsella Trust - https://benkinsella.org.uk/knife-crime-awareness-week/. This is a week for all of us - families, businesses, and local authorities - to take a stand and show that knife crime is preventable.

Parents, find helpful resources at https://benkinsella.org.uk/knife-crime-training-for-parents-and-carers/.

While the police will be increasing activity to investigate and deter crime in your neighbourhoods, you can play a vital part in keeping our streets safe. If you have a knife you shouldn’t have, or know of one that needs to be removed, please use one of the many amnesty bins located across London. It’s a safe, anonymous way to make a difference.

Find your nearest bin - https://www.word4weapons.co.uk/knife-bin-locations/