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Reporting information on knife crime
We know that calling to report information on knife crime is difficult, but a small piece of information could contribute to lives being saved.
Keeping your family safe is a top priority and, with your help, information can be passed anonymously to the police to prevent further knife violence.
We want to help you understand what sort of information could be useful in preventing knife crime in your area and to provide a place to give information safely and anonymously.
With our 100% anonymity guarantee, you can speak up with confidence that no one else will know, without any need to speak directly to the police.
With our 100% anonymity guarantee, you can speak up with confidence that no one else will know, without any need to speak directly to the police.
What information is useful?
Intel, or intelligence, is simply information. This doesn’t need to be the name of offenders.If there’s been a violent incident in your area, you may remember details from that day. Small details such as the time of day the incident occurred, or if you noticed a vehicle that isn’t from the area; all these details will add to a wider investigation.
You know your area and if things don’t feel right to you, they probably aren’t. There are many things that you could see that may be connected to knife crime. For example:
- Do you know anyone in your area that carries a knife, or where a weapon has been hidden?
- Are cars arriving at times of day that feel unusual?
- Are drug deals taking place? If so, where are they usually taking place?
Even if you think something feels insignificant, your call could help build a picture and form the last piece of the puzzle. By making the call to us, you can make a difference in finding offenders and stopping further crimes.
What happens after I give information?
Your information could be critical, so everything is reviewed and where possible acted upon by forwarding on to the relevant police force. We never take personal information, so you cannot be identified. You’ll stay 100% anonymous. Always.Discover more about the steps we take to guarantee your anonymity:
No call is wasted. Tell us what you know about knife crime and we will know what to do with it.
It can feel like a hard call, but it could save another young person from being killed.
If you’ve been affected by crime, Victim Support can give you the help you need to move forward.
Their services are free, confidential and available to anyone in England and Wales, regardless of whether the crime has been reported or how long ago it happened.
Call their free Supportline on 08 08 16 89 111.
