Norfolk Police launch week long crackdown on knife crime
It comes as knife crime in the county has fallen by 11.5% in the year to March
Last updated 15th May 2023
Norfolk Police have launched a week of action to tackle knife crime in the county, with people being urged to get rid of blades at several amnesty bins across the county.
Operation Sceptre will also see officers giving talks at local schools, carrying out additional patrols and visiting shops to ensure they're not selling blades to people under the age of 18.
Surrender bins are in place at police staions in Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.
It comes as there's been an 11.5% year-on-year fall in knife crime across Norfolk, in the 12 months to March 2023.
Norfolk Police Inspector Ian Cox said: “This week highlights our focus on knife crime in the county."
"While we’ve seen a reduction in knife crime any number of incidents causes concern in the community and it’s right we do everything we can to prevent people from carrying knives in the first place.
“The various activities being carried out will focus on education, engagement, prevention, and enforcement, all of which are important in playing our part to reduce knife crime.
“By carrying a knife, you put yourself in much greater danger and are more likely to become involved in a violent situation and get injured yourself.”