Westminster
Action on knife crime in Westminster
Local organisations in the borough of Westminster are working together to reduce knife crime and make our streets safer.
Get support
You can report a crime via the Metropolitan 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.
Westminster City Council have initiatives ranging from crime prevention and victim support, to planning your route home after a night on the town.
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.
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 more about Fearless.
Whats happening locally?
Met Engage is a free messaging service that keeps you connected to what’s happening in your area. Whether its crime updates, safety advice, or news from your local policing team, you’ll get the information that matters to you — when it matters most.
The Metropolitan Police are also using new technology like drones to help stay ahead of criminals and Live Facial Recognition to locate wanted offenders.
Find out more about what the Metropolitan Police activity.
Westminster City Council is making improvements to street lighting and providing additional CCTV linked to 24/7 monitoring.
Measures are being taken in Westminster to prevent knife crime, including knife bins and knife detection arches in locations where there is a higher risk of knife-related incidents in order to help remove weapons from the streets and support police and partner agencies in keeping communities safe.
Night Stars are a team of volunteers who are there for you in your time of need to ensure you get home safely. They can help provide you with water, directions, slippers, or just someone to talk to if you need it.
There are now more neighbourhood patrols in Westminster. You may see neighbourhood police patrols, council enforcement officers and security teams in public areas.
These patrols take place across Westminster, including the West End and other neighbourhoods.
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.
