Police recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument, England and Wales (year ending March 2026, latest)

48774offences

Office for National Statistics, Crime in England and Wales: year ending March 2026 reports police recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument, England and Wales (year ending March 2026, latest) of 48774offences for 14 April 2026.

Taken from the source, last 23 Oct 2026, 16:58 UTC · Source · Receipt · About Office for National Statistics (ONS)

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• Sarah Jones on knife crime, 14 April 2026

  Sarah Jones said: “Since the start of this Parliament, knife crime is down by 8% and knife homicides are down by 27%, to the lowest level in a decade.” This page repeats what Office for National Statistics reports.

  Sarah Jones · week of 2026-10-23

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