Taking a stand against knife crime together

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.

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/.

Officers from Thamesmead Moorings and West Thamesmead Safer Neighbourhood Teams will be carrying out joint patrols with the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Safety Team, engaging with local residents, schools and businesses, and taking part in a range of activities throughout the week as part of this coordinated effort to tackle knife crime.

We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe. If you have information about knife crime or anyone carrying a weapon, please report it. In an emergency always call 999. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Together, we can help prevent violence, protect young people and make Thamesmead a safer place for everyone.