Knife and gun crime has surged in England and Wales, but the causes and solutions are unclearWhy is violent crime on the rise – and who is most at risk? But how widespread is violent crime, why is it growing and who are the victims? The vast majority of people will not be a victim of violent crime. In 2017 there was a 22% increase in knife crime and an 11% rise in gun crime, according to offences recorded by the police. Although most people will never experience serious violent crime, figures indicate young black men are disproportionately the victims of knife crime, particularly in London.

Source: The Guardian April 27, 2018 05:02 UTC