Police recorded knife crime offences were up 6% compared to the year before
POLICE DATA has revealed that knife crime in England and Wales rose to record levels last year.
Data shows that there were 40,829 offences involving sharp instruments in 2018, up by 6% compared to 2017.
Office for National Statistics figures show cases of murder and manslaughter also rose by 12%, with 732 killings compared to 655 in 2017 - the highest since 2007.
Separate statistics also published today (Apr 25) showed that nationwide only nine per cent of violent offences during 2018 have so far led to a person being charged — two per cent lower than the previous year’s figure.
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Knife crime offences hits highest level since records began
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