non-domestic violence with injury
Enfield Council is reporting a significant reduction in knife crime involving injury.
Enfield Council reported a significant reduction in knife crime involving injury in March 2026, with a 23.2% decrease over the past 12 months. This positive trend, which also saw an 18% reduction in offences involving victims aged 1 to 24, was attributed to preventative work across youth services and early intervention programmes, according to Jonathon Toy, Head of Community Safety.
The reduction in knife crime, which falls under the broader category of non-domestic violence with injury, was presented at the Healthy and Safer Communities Scrutiny Panel. No further discussions or decisions regarding this topic are currently scheduled by Enfield Council.
Key facts
- Enfield saw a 23.2% decrease in knife crimes involving injury over the past 12 months in March 2026. Source
- Knife crimes involving victims aged 1 to 24 decreased by 18% in Enfield in March 2026. Source
- The decrease was attributed to preventative work across youth services and early intervention programmes. Source
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