Knife-related fatalities in England and Wales fall to lowest level since 2011
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Knife-related fatalities 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 from the Office for National Statistics show a significant 21% drop in killings involving a knife or sharp instrument over the last year. This positive trend follows a broader decline in homicides, which have reached their lowest level in nearly half a century across England and Wales.
Source: BBC News UK
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