Over 100 knives in Oxfordshire handed to police during campaign

The national campaign ran from Monday (May 15) to Sunday (May 21) as the public was reminded of the permanent knife amnesty bins placed in public spaces and police stations across the county.

Knife amnesty bins allow the owners of knives to dispose of them in a safe and legal way.

There are bins at police stations in Abingdon, Banbury and St Aldates.

Across Oxfordshire, there were 116 knives and bladed articles were handed in during the week.

Chief Inspector Jade Hewitt, said: “I would like to thank everyone who has supported this week of action and all those who continue to support us in tackling knife crime and working to make our communities a safer place.” 

“Throughout the week, there has been an increased police presence in our communities, with officers engaging specifically around knife crime and working in partnership with businesses, the community and young people to disrupt and reduce the threat of knife crime across the Thames Valley.

“We continue to deliver robust enforcement to target the small number of people involved in knife crime and associated criminality. It is through both early intervention and targeted policing activity that we can work together to address the root causes of violence and use preventive initiatives to divert people from crime.”

If you need to report a knife related crime, please report it to us online via our website or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency if there is an immediate danger to life.

Alternatively, you can report information 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.