Knife Crime UK

"A HARMONY YOUTH PROJECT" CHARITY NUMBER: 1129290

"A HARMONY YOUTH PROJECT" CHARITY NUMBER: 1129290

Knife Crime UK

HAVE A LIFE NOT A KNIFE

Have a life, not a knife is an anti-knife crime-based Charity that in recent years has seen knife crime become a critical issue across the UK, impacting communities, young people, and families alike.

Together, Let's Prevent Knife Crime

No family or community should have to endure the pain of losing a life to knife crime. Join us in making a difference

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION IS SAVING LIVES.!

We have witnessed a rise in knife crime across the UK, with tragic deaths becoming all too common in our towns and on our high streets. This epidemic has, shown that the number of knife crime offences committed in 2023/2024, and it is now reaching an all-time high.

Let’s Stop the Knife and Stop the Hurt

Join us in the fight against knife crime. Together, we can protect our communities, support each other, and create a safer future for everyone.

WHAT WE DO

We provide tailored support to knife offenders as it can significantly reduce weapon carrying. Our priority is to change the culture and mentality in which some young people think that carrying a knife is acceptable.

Education

Education

Our knife crime course has been developed to help reduce young people's dependence on carrying a knife. Its brings an understanding to the legal consequences, emotional imput and physical trauma of knife crime.

Awareness

Awareness

By Have a Life not a knife raising an awareness and understanding of knife crime to todays youth it may become a deterrent and deter young people from carrying or using a knife.

Collaboration

Collaboration

We believe that through collaboration, we can harness the collective strengths of todays youths. Bolestering each others efforts while forging a united front against knife crime.

United Against Knife Crime Tragedies

No family or community should endure the tragedy of losing a life to knife crime. Join us in making a difference.
Educate young people
89%
Heal, Support, Disarm
80%
Empower, Inspire, Uplift
95%

Trainings & Workshop

Our knife crime workshops have been specifically designed to raise awareness among young people about the hazards of carrying knives or other bladed articles.

There are two main ideas about why knife crime education programmes reduce violence. Firstly, increasing awareness of the consequences of knife crime deters young people from carrying knives or using them as weapons. Young people may also discuss the consequences of knife carrying and knife crime with their friends and family, further spreading awareness. Secondly, heightened awareness can help shift attitudes about the acceptability of carrying a knife and may encourage young people to challenge their peers who carry knives or are involved in knife crime.

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young people who have been murdered with a knife or sharp object in the last 15 years

young people under 24 in England and Wales, to the year ending March 23.

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knife crime
offences were recorded in the
12 months to March 2024.

young people under 24 in England and Wales, to the year ending March 23.

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Police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument highlight
the pressing need for community-focused solutions.
up 4% from 48,409 in
the previous 12 months.

Help for children and young people

Providing essential support to children and young people, empowering them to overcome challenges, build confidence, and create brighter, safer futures

Know your rights as a victim

Empowering victims with knowledge about to human rights, ensuring access to support, justice, and resources to rebuild lives and regain confidence.

Criminal justice system (CJS)

The Criminal Justice System ensures fairness, accountability, and justice by addressing crimes, supporting victims, rehabilitating offenders, and maintaining public safety.

Latest News

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