Essex Police destroyed 23,840 knives, preventing 1,519 knife-enabled offenses, a 7% decrease from the previous year.
Essex Police destroyed 23,840 knives and sharp objects, weighing two tonnes, in the past year to prevent criminal use. They recorded 1,519 "knife-enabled" offenses in the year to date, showing a 7% decrease compared to the previous year and a 7.5% drop from pre-pandemic levels. Essex Police encourage community members to report individuals carrying knives or dispose of them safely in knife bins, located in every district council area.
May 18, 2024
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