Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Launch a national public awareness campaign about knife crime

Closed 100 signatures

What the petition asks

The campaign should be focused on youth crime and gangs, showing how the consequences of knife crime ruins lives, both of the victim, their family, friends and the perpetrator.
Knife crime has increased in recent years and we believe the only way to slow the growth is to send a clear a message.

There were 46,239 police recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales in the 12 months to September 2021.

Timeline

17 Feb 2022 Petition opened for signatures
17 Aug 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 100
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 17 Feb 2022
Closed 17 Aug 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.