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Knife crime

A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.

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Definition

Crimes that involve the use of a knife, including carrying, threatening, or using a knife for violence.

This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.

college.police.uk/app/major-investigation-and-public-protection/knife-crime

Related terms

Offensive Weapons Act 2019

Legislation related to the regulation of certain weapons and substances deemed offensive.

Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.