Head Office

Unit 6-9 Howitt Building, Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2BG

opening Hrs

Mon - Sat: 9.30 to 16.00

Knife Crime Training

Safeblade Initiative

Knife crime remains a significant issue in the UK, with 50,500 knife-related
offenses recorded in England and Wales for the year ending March 2023,
marking a 4.7% increase. Nottinghamshire and beyond  experienced a 7% rise, with 70 incidents per 100,000 people. Youth offenders aged 10-17 accounted for
18% of cases, while hospital admissions for knife assaults reached 3,775.
In response, the Safeblade initiative aims to tackle this issue in
Nottinghamshire and beyond  through prevention, education, and community support. By engaging at-risk youth, raising public awareness, and fostering law
enforcement collaboration, Safeblade seeks to create a safer, knife-crime-
free community.

Mission Statement
“To protect and empower  communities by reducing knife crime through prevention, education, and support, fostering a safer future for all”.
Vision Statement
“A Society free from knife crime, where every individual feels safe,
supported, and empowered to thrive in a violence-free community”.

Our Impact

  • Reduces knife crime incidents through targeted interventions, increased law enforcement, and community engagement efforts by identifying and addressing high-risk areas and populations, implementing programmes designed to lower the occurrence of knife-related offenses, and fostering collaboration between community leaders and law enforcement.
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  • Engages at-risk young people, implementing programmes that emphasize education, skill-building, mentorship, and the promotion of positive role models. By providing youth with alternatives to violence and criminal activities, Safeblade steers them away from knife crime involvement and toward positive societal contributions.
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  • Increases public awareness through educating the community on the dangers of knife crime and the legal consequences associated with it. It mobilizes communities to become actively involved in the fight against knife crime, fostering a culture of safety and prevention.
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  • Enhances Community and School Safety by introducing knife crime prevention programmes in secondary schools, focusing on workshops, mentoring, and counseling services. These efforts create safer educational environments and empower students with the knowledge and resources needed to prevent violence.
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  • Strengthens Law Enforcement Collaboration improving coordination between law enforcement, local government, and community organizations. These strengthened partnerships ensure swift justice for offenders, along with effective rehabilitation efforts, reducing the likelihood of repeat offenses.
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  • Supports Victims and Communities providing comprehensive support services for victims of knife crime, including access to counselling, legal aid, and community resources thus ensuring that victims and affected communities receive the necessary support to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of knife-related violence.
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Offers early intervention and mental health support to individuals showing early signs of involvement in knife-related, activities receive mental health support and early intervention services. By addressing underlying issues, such as mental health challenges and social isolation, Safeblade reduces the risk of escalation into knife crime