Recorded knife crimes 2019 to 21 June 2024 (FOI)Recorded knife crimes 2019 to 21 June 2024 (FOI)
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Request
A
Please confirm the number of crimes recorded that involved a knife, for each year during the period 2019 to 2024.
B
For each year, please provide a breakdown of the type of offence.
Response
This response follows the format of the below linked 2023 Freedom of Information response (referenced in the above request).
Knife crime offences since 2020 to date (FOI)
The responses to all questions for this current request cover the period of 1 January 2023 to 21 June 2024.
A
Years | Crime Type | Count of Crimes |
2023
| Common assault | 18
|
| Grave and criminal assault | 14
|
| Domestic Abuse Law | 2
|
| Attempted murder | 1
|
| Rape of a female | 1
|
| Affray | 1
|
| Rape of a male | 1
|
| Firearms Law offences | 2
|
| Possession of offensive weapon | 1
|
| Malicious damage to dwelling | 1
|
| | 2023 Total | 32 |
2024*
| Grave and criminal assault | 15
|
| Common assault | 2
|
| Rape of a female | 1
|
| Causing sexual act without consent | 1
|
| Domestic abuse | 1
|
| | 2024 up to 21 June Total | 20
|
Total number of Offences
| 52 |
*Up to date request received – 21 June 2024
B
Please see Tables 2 and 3 of the attached document.
Recorded knife crimes 2023 and 2024 to 21 June.pdf
Note: The number of suspects may differ from the number of recorded crimes as there may be multiple suspects in one crime, and / or the same offender may commit multiple crimes.
Additionally, an ‘Unknown’ category for the gender / age of suspects has been included. This is applicable to instances when it is known a suspect has committed a crime, however their age / gender is uncertain as it has not been possible to identify them.
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