What is knife crime?

Discover what knife crime is, its impact on youths, and obtain practical strategies for dealing with it. This guide offers a British teenager’s perspective on preventing and addressing knife crimes.

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Understanding Knife Crime Every time you switch on the news, there's a chance you'll hear about another incident involving knife crime. It's a significant issue that impacts communities across the UK, with a particularly profound effect on young people like us. But what exactly is knife crime? Simply put, knife crime is any criminal offence involving a knife. This includes using a knife to threaten or harm someone, carrying a knife without a valid reason, or attempting to use one during a crime. The legality surrounding knives in the UK is strict it's illegal to carry a knife in public...
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