Knife-related killings in England and Wales fall to lowest level since 2011
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Knife-related killings in England and Wales fall to lowest level since 2011

23 Apr 2026 · Originally published 23 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: Knife killings down by 21%, figures show
New figures show that homicides involving a knife or sharp instrument fell by 21% last year, reaching their lowest point in over a decade. Overall homicide rates have also dropped to a 50-year low, marking a significant improvement in public safety across our communities.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK
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