Taking a Stand Against Knife Crime Together

Dear Residents,

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 our 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/

Your Local NPT Police Team will be conducting reassurance patrols and weapons sweep actvities in Hotspot areas ensuring community safety and visible uniform presence in South Woodford.

 N.B. South Woodford is a safe neighbourhood and Knife related crime is never a concern or highlighted as a ward priority by our valued residents.

Thank you