Knife Crime Awareness Week

Knife Crime Awareness Week – Message to Hoe Street Ward

Residents of Hoe Street Ward,

Monday 18th May marks the start of Knife Crime Awareness Week, led by the Ben Kinsella Trust. This week serves as a stark reminder that knife crime continues to pose a serious and immediate threat to our communities. The consequences are life-changing—serious injury, loss of life, and families left dealing with irreversible harm.

We want to be clear: knife crime is preventable, but only if we act together.

If you have a knife you should not be in possession of, or know of one that poses a risk, we strongly urge you to dispose of it safely using an amnesty bin.

Every weapon removed is a potential life saved.

Together, we can make Hoe Street safer.

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