Tackling a knife crime & youth violence epidemic

Knife violence is a rising epidemic and a national crisis that affects all areas of the country and not just London.

In 2023, West Midlands Police recorded the highest rate of knife crime offences in England with Birmingham identified as a ‘violent hotspot.’ Across the country 3,775 hospital episodes took place due to assault by a sharp object.

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In 2023, there were 244 murders involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales. 13 fatally stabbed were males aged 21 or under, with five of the victims under 18.

Knife Crime Statistics England and Wales. 13 Oct 2023, commonslibrary.parliment.uk

3,775 hospital episodes due to assault by a sharp object in England in 2023.

NHS Digital data 2022/23

In 2023, Police in England and Wales received 174 reports of attacks involving blades or sharp instruments in schools.

The Independent Newspaper Freedom of Information figures provided by 27 of the 43 police forces in England and Wales.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Educate Hub?

    The Educate Hub Knife Violence Prevention Resource is Lives Not Knives new violence prevention resource for educators within schools and community services for children aged between 11-16.

    The platform is a unique and powerful collection of tools based on lived experience and insight for educators to teach young people about the impact of knife violence.

  • Who is the Educate Hub for?

    Our Educate Hub is a resource developed to support teachers/educators. Schools can fund access to the Educate Hub with Pupil Premium funding.

    Other charities and businesses especially those supporting young people or offering mentoring could benefit from using the Educate Hub

  • Is there funding available to access the Educate Hub?

    Schools can fund access to the Educate Hub with Pupil Premium funding.

    This its currently the only funding available to access the Educate Hub.