Surge in UK Knife Attacks Amid Rising Anxiety

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Knife crimes are on the rise in England and Wales, sparking widespread concern and calls for urgent government intervention. Recent deadly attacks, including the tragic killing of a 14-year-old boy in London, have reignited public anxiety and intensified demands for stricter measures to address the escalating violence.

 

The heartbreaking story of Pooja Kanda, who lost her son Ronan to a sword attack two years ago, highlights the devastating impact of knife crimes on families across the country. For Kanda, news of another senseless killing dredged up painful memories and underscored the urgent need for action to prevent further tragedies.

 

In a nation where gun ownership is heavily restricted, knives have become the weapon of choice in many crimes, often ending up in the hands of young individuals. Despite efforts to curb the proliferation of knives, the number of fatal stabbings continues to rise, fueling public fears and prompting calls for decisive government action.

 

Last year alone, "knife-enabled" crime increased by 7% in England and Wales, with a staggering 20% jump in London. While kitchen knives remain the most commonly used weapon in fatal stabbings, the prevalence of headline-grabbing attacks has thrust the issue into the spotlight.

 

The recent surge in knife crimes has prompted widespread debate and soul-searching, with calls for measures such as increased stop-and-search policies and stricter regulations on knife sales. Even public figures like actor Idris Elba have joined the chorus of voices calling for action to address the growing crisis.

 

Unlike the debate over gun control, which is largely settled in the UK following the Dunblane massacre, regulating knives poses unique challenges. While laws prohibit the sale of knives to minors and restrict carrying them in public, loopholes and loopholes in enforcement persist.

 

Efforts to ban certain types of blades, such as switchblades and zombie knives, have been met with mixed success, and a new law set to take effect in September aims to further restrict the sale of machetes. However, experts remain skeptical about the effectiveness of such measures in tackling the root causes of knife crimes.

 

The enduring problem of knife violence in the UK is underscored by a grim history of attacks and statistics that paint a sobering picture of the scale of the problem. From the 2017 London Bridge attack to the recent spate of stabbings in cities across the country, the threat of knife crimes looms large in public consciousness.

 

While guns may be the weapon of choice in other countries, blades are responsible for the majority of homicides in the UK, reflecting a unique set of challenges and complexities. Despite efforts to address the issue, the frequency of knife attacks continues to fuel a sense of dread and distrust in communities.

 

For individuals like Pooja Kanda, who has tirelessly campaigned for stricter knife laws in memory of her son Ronan, the fight against knife crimes is personal. As families continue to mourn lost loved ones and communities grapple with the aftermath of senseless violence, the need for comprehensive and effective solutions has never been more urgent.

 

Credit: ABC News 2024-05-13

 

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[Tug]

Just thank god it’s harder for the nutters to get semi or full automatic rifles in your country,you can run from a knife wielding maniac but not a bullet.

[RichardColeman]

Like to see this knife crime graph over-layed with an graph of ethnic growth in the area. Pretty sure the line will be quite comparable. Seems more blacks the more knife crime, more asians the more rapes and sex abuse, more muslims more terrorism. Go ahead , prove me wrong

[BKKBike09]

In London blame Sadiq Khan for expanding ULEZ and nonsensical 20 mph speed limits, raising millions in fines, but then spending millions on DEI appointments as opposed to more police. He is responsible for policing in the capital.

 

That said, doesn't help to have a woke police force with officers seemingly more concerned about investigating "hate crime" than stopping actual crime.

 

18 teenagers stabbed to death in London alone in 2023..

 

Knife crime has risen each year since the pandemic, with 13,503 incidents incidents recorded in the capital between July 2022 and June 2023, a 21% increase on the previous 12-month period.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67863910

 

[JonnyF]

Give the British police a break. They clearly have more important things to attend to.

 

Like controlling movement for the crime of being "openly Jewish", getting on their knees for BLM, ignoring/redefining calls for Jihad and making fools of themselves at gay pride events. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Denim]

28 minutes ago, BKKBike09 said:

That said, doesn't help to have a woke police force with officers seemingly more concerned about investigating "hate crime" than stopping actual crime.

 

Once you have police officers , taking the knee , you know the police force is broken.

[HK MacPhooey]

49 minutes ago, BKKBike09 said:

In London blame Sadiq Khan for expanding ULEZ and nonsensical 20 mph speed limits, raising millions in fines, but then spending millions on DEI appointments as opposed to more police. He is responsible for policing in the capital.

 

That said, doesn't help to have a woke police force with officers seemingly more concerned about investigating "hate crime" than stopping actual crime.

 

18 teenagers stabbed to death in London alone in 2023..

 

Knife crime has risen each year since the pandemic, with 13,503 incidents incidents recorded in the capital between July 2022 and June 2023, a 21% increase on the previous 12-month period.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67863910

 

Knife crime has risen each year since the pandemic, which corresponds to the massive rise in uncontrolled immigration of fighting age young males, with 13,503 incidents incidents recorded in the capital between July 2022 and June 2023, a 21% increase on the previous 12-month period.

[bluejets]

3 hours ago, Tug said:

you can run from a knife wielding maniac but not a bullet.

Tell that to the Bondi shopping centre victims.

These coward POC wackos come up from behind.

We even had one running the streets of Bundy last week.......taken out by what can only be described as very courageous bystanders.

Never even a whisper on the news....Facebook apparently yes.

[Asquith Production]

This picture was taken in Great Yarmouth in 1964. Notice the 6inch sheaf knife. No problem back then.

[Chomper Higgot]

I see the culture war nonsense has already shown up.

 

Let’s get to the heart of the matter.

 

Theresa May was warned that removing 20,000 police officers from street patrols would destroy community policing and that crime incidents would rise accordingly.

 

During months long visits to the UK over the past five years I hardly ever saw a police officer anywhere but at the airport.

 

Reports of police failing to attending crime scenes are common place.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13152403/Police-failed-solve-single-break-half-country.html

[Chomper Higgot]

47 minutes ago, HK MacPhooey said:

Knife crime has risen each year since the pandemic, which corresponds to the massive rise in uncontrolled immigration of fighting age young males, with 13,503 incidents incidents recorded in the capital between July 2022 and June 2023, a 21% increase on the previous 12-month period.

Evidence that this increase in knife crime is attributable to ‘uncontrolled immigration’ if you have it?

 

Or is it yet another unsubstantiated claim?!

[Bkk Brian]

This from 2012.

 

Mass immigration to blame for knife culture, chief constable warns

Cambridgeshire Police Chief Constable Julie Spence complains the force can't cope

A chief constable gave a stark public warning yesterday of 'immense' pressure placed on resources by the unprecedented influx of immigrants.

Julie Spence, who heads Cambridgeshire Police, took the highly unusual step of singling out Poles, Lithuanians and Iraqi Kurds who are carrying knives on the streets.

https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/mass-immigration-to-blame-for-knife-culture-chief-constable-warns-6908234.html

[JonnyF]

47 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Reports of police failing to attending crime scenes are common place.

 

Not if the crime involves tweeting jokes about the LGBT community. They're all over that. 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-62352502

 

 

[freeworld]

This could all be solved with legislating for only knife less knives.

 

for eg Knife less knive

[pacovl46]

6 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Like to see this knife crime graph over-layed with an graph of ethnic growth in the area. Pretty sure the line will be quite comparable. Seems more blacks the more knife crime, more asians the more rapes and sex abuse, more muslims more terrorism. Go ahead , prove me wrong

Right,  because the fine white English men don't commit any crimes whatsoever...

 

In the 3 year period from 2017 to 2019 70% of the murders in the UK were committed by white guys, 18% by Black's, 9% by Asians and 3% by "other" ethnicities.

 

I doubt that there has been a major shift since 2019 when it comes to ethnicity, which means the majority of murders committed in the UK is still done so by white people. 

 

You need to get off the race hate train!

 

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/homicideinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2019

[JonnyF]

27 minutes ago, pacovl46 said:

In the 3 year period from 2017 to 2019 70% of the murders in the UK were committed by white guys, 18% by Black's, 9% by Asians and 3% by "other" ethnicities.

 

So 4% of the population are committing 18% of the murders?

 

Surely that can't be correct?

 

[Martin71]

1 hour ago, pacovl46 said:

Right,  because the fine white English men don't commit any crimes whatsoever...

 

In the 3 year period from 2017 to 2019 70% of the murders in the UK were committed by white guys, 18% by Black's, 9% by Asians and 3% by "other" ethnicities.

 

I doubt that there has been a major shift since 2019 when it comes to ethnicity, which means the majority of murders committed in the UK is still done so by white people. 

 

You need to get off the race hate train!

 

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/homicideinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2019

 

At the time of writing (March 2021), 106 people had been convicted of murder or manslaughter for killings that occurred in 2019. Of these 106, race could be identified in 91 cases. Of the 91:

• 59.3% (54) were Black;
• 22% (20) were White;
• 16.4% (15) were Asian;
• 2.1% (2) were Latin American or mixed heritage;
• In 3 cases ethnicity was unclear owing to a lack of photographic records;^[4]
• In 12 cases ethnicity was unclear owing to them being under-age.

These are the latest figures I could find...

 

Culturally enriching...?

 

https://aoav.org.uk/2023/london-murder-capital-a-year-of-violent-deaths-examined/

[ThailandYoda]

1 hour ago, pacovl46 said:

Right,  because the fine white English men don't commit any crimes whatsoever...

 

In the 3 year period from 2017 to 2019 70% of the murders in the UK were committed by white guys, 18% by Black's, 9% by Asians and 3% by "other" ethnicities.

 

I doubt that there has been a major shift since 2019 when it comes to ethnicity, which means the majority of murders committed in the UK is still done so by white people. 

 

You need to get off the race hate train!

 

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/homicideinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2019

London doesn't look like London anymore. Being woke & ignoring the problems of immigration increases the problem. It's a 3rd world sh@#house now

[Paradise Pete]

11 hours ago, HK MacPhooey said:

Knife crime has risen each year since the pandemic, which corresponds to the massive rise in uncontrolled immigration of fighting age young males, with 13,503 incidents incidents recorded in the capital between July 2022 and June 2023, a 21% increase on the previous 12-month period.

 

You missed an opportunity to blame the vaccine. It clearly promotes stabbiness. "get the jab, yearn to stab"

[john donson]

nothing to do with the mass import of no education young men from different beliefs ?

[Martin71]

16 minutes ago, john donson said:

nothing to do with the mass import of no education young men from different beliefs ?

 

Perish the thought...(sarcasm intended)

[GanDoonToonPet]

Ethnicity of people proceeded against and victims of knife crime, London, UK (2008-2018)

 

Someone else can adjust for population demographics...

 

 

Source: FOI Request, London Metropolitan Police

[G_Money]

15 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Give the British police a break. They clearly have more important things to attend to.

 

Like controlling movement for the crime of being "openly Jewish", getting on their knees for BLM, ignoring/redefining calls for Jihad and making fools of themselves at gay pride events. 

 

 

 

 

 

You’re going to make a lot of DEI people very angry.

[G_Money]

13 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Evidence that this increase in knife crime is attributable to ‘uncontrolled immigration’ if you have it?

 

Or is it yet another unsubstantiated claim?!

Of course you have the evidence it isn’t.

 

Please, do post it.

[G_Money]

Waiting for the “ban all knives” crowd to speak.

[josephbloggs]

8 minutes ago, G_Money said:

Of course you have the evidence it isn’t.

 

Please, do post it.

The onus of proof is on the one who makes the claim. Can you support it?

If I say all left handed people are mentally retarded you could challenge me on it and ask me to prove it. It wouldn't be on you to prove they are not. Same with any outrageous claim.

[G_Money]

17 hours ago, Tug said:

Just thank god it’s harder for the nutters to get semi or full automatic rifles in your country,you can run from a knife wielding maniac but not a bullet.

 Exactly how fast can you run?  If you’re like most here posting chances are high the perp is going to chase you down and stick it to you.

 

Best to have a side arm with a Concealed Weapon Permit and shoot to protect ones life,

 

 

[G_Money]

2 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:

The onus of proof is on the one who makes the claim. Can you support it?

If I say all left handed people are mentally retarded you could challenge me on it and ask me to prove it. It wouldn't be on you to prove they are not. Same with any outrageous claim.

Not quite the same.

 

My opinion is a certain demographic under the age of 30 is doing most but not all of knife attacks.

 

Read the news.

[Martin71]

And we all know what that demographic is ... but if you state it you are a racist/bigot/fascist/Nazi..... take your pick.... 

[josephbloggs]

13 minutes ago, G_Money said:

 Best to have a side arm with a Concealed Weapon Permit and shoot to protect ones life,

Oh God, we have a MAGA Trumpist in our midst.