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This week Staffordshire Police are relaunching our Ditch the Blade campaign to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.

Knife crime has a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities, and tackling it remains one of our top priorities.

As reassurance, 99% of young people do not carry a knife, but the consequences for those who do can be potentially life changing.

The Ditch the Blade campaign supports our year-round efforts alongside our local partners to educate, provide early intervention and enforcement.

You can view more information about the campaign and access advice and support here: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/ditchtheblade

Knife amnesty banks

Over the past year we’ve seen a nine per cent reduction in knife-related offences across Staffordshire, with nearly 4,000 knives voluntarily surrendered through our amnesty banks.

We have a growing network of knife banks, some banks are supplied by us, and others are supplied by partners. You can check where your nearest location is by viewing the map on our website: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/ditchtheblade

If you do not have a knife amnesty bank nearby, you can also dispose of knives at your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre (Tip).

If you’re dropping off a knife, please make sure it’s suitably wrapped and secure for your journey.