Knife violence

Between 2011 and 2021, threats to kill involving a knife or sharp instrument across England and Wales rose by 342%. In 2021, London recorded the highest number of teenage homicides ever, with 30 male teenagers aged 14 to 19 being killed. Overall, in 2021, 74.4% of homicides in London were caused by a knife or sharp instrument. This research aims to highlight, explain and offer solutions to such harm.

27 Jun 2022
Knife Crime in London: a summary of an experts’ round table discussion
On the 25th May, 2022, a meeting of experts gathered in London to discuss 'Knife Crime in London'. This is a summary of that Round Table Discussion.
12 Apr 2022
London’s Murders Examined: key figures in the UK capital’s homicides
In 2021, London recorded the highest number of teenage homicides caused by knife and gun crimes in modern times.
22 Mar 2022
London 2020: a year of violent deaths examined
131 people were killed in Greater London in 2020 - AOAV examines the gender, race and backgrounds of the victims and perpetrators
7 Feb 2022
Can knife homicides be predicted?
Detective Superintendent Massey found a correlation between non-fatal knife events in London and fatal knife events the subsequent year. AOAV interviewed him to find out more.
12 Apr 2021
London 2019: a year of violent deaths examined
In 2019, 147 people were killed in Greater London. This report examines the gender, age, race and location of both those killed and those convicted of such deaths.

Knife violence

Knife Crime in London: a summary of an experts’ round table discussion

London’s Murders Examined: key figures in the UK capital’s homicides

London 2020: a year of violent deaths examined

Can knife homicides be predicted?

London 2019: a year of violent deaths examined

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