KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK

KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK

Dear residents 

KNIFE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK (SCEPTRE) | 16th - 22nd NOVEMBER 🚨

Taking a stand against knife crime together.

Monday 16th November marks the start of Knife Crime Awareness Week (also known as Sceptre). This is a week for all of us - families, businesses, and local authorities - to take a stand and show that knife crime is preventable.

Throughout the week, local officers will be carrying out proactive activity to tackle knife crime, engage with residents, and help keep our neighbourhoods safe. Everyone has a role to play in preventing violence and protecting our young people.

Parents and carers can find helpful resources and advice on how to talk to children about knife crime and spot warning signs here: https://benkinsella.org.uk/knife-crime-training-for-parents-and-carers/

You can also help make a difference. If you have a knife you should not have, or know of one that needs to be removed, please use one of the many knife amnesty bins located across London. 

It is a safe and anonymous way to dispose of weapons and help keep our communities safe.

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

If you have information about knife crime, please report it to the police on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.

Together, by working with residents, partners and local communities, we can help prevent knife crime and make our streets safer for everyone.

Regards 

Gascoigne NPT