Birmingham
Action on knife crime in Birmingham
Local organisations in Birmingham are working together to reduce knife crime and make our streets safer.
Get support
You can report a crime via the West Midlands Police Report a crime service.
If it is an emergency, call 999.
If you feel unsafe, are worried about someone else, or feel under pressure to carry a knife, help is available – you do not have to deal with it alone.
Worried about someone else?
You may be concerned that someone you know is carrying a knife or getting involved in situations that could put them at risk.
The West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) collaborates across the public, private, voluntary and community sector to tackle the root causes of violence affecting children and young people. They also offer training and resources.
If you’re worried about knife crime, concerned about someone’s safety, or want to talk about something you’ve seen, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously.
Fearless, the youth service of Crimestoppers, gives young people a trusted place to learn about crime and a completely anonymous way to share information. Find out about Fearless.
Whats happening locally?
You can use tools like the WalkSafe app to plan safer journeys and share your location.
Birmingham City Council is making improvements to street lighting and providing additional CCTV linked to 24/7 monitoring.
West Midlands Police are also using new technology like drones to help stay ahead of criminals and Live Facial Recognition to locate wanted offenders.
Birmingham Community Safety Partnership works to reduce the amount and impact of crime and anti-social behaviour to keep neighbourhoods safe. They also offer help and resources on their website across a range of issues.
Find out more about the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership.
There are surrender bins across Birmingham, making it easier to dispose of bladed weapons safely and anonymously.
Find a local weapons surrender bin.
Other measures being taken in Birmingham to prevent knife crime including knife detection arches at transport hubs and busy city centre locations.
There are now more neighbourhood patrols in Birmingham. You may see neighbourhood police patrols, council enforcement officers and security teams in public areas.
These patrols take place across the city centre, shopping districts, transport hubs and other busy locations.
The No Place for Knives communications campaign is being delivered in Birmingham, Croydon and Westminster to highlight local action and discourage people from committing knife crime.
