According to research conducted by security experts Get Licensed, knife crime offences have dropped in the county by 19.01 per cent since 2022.
The company analysed data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) to find police forces across the United Kingdom with the largest decreases.
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Hampshire came sixth on the league tables, ahead of Derbyshire, Merseyside, Suffolk and Gloucestershire.
Chief Superintendent Clare Jenkins said: “We have a dedicated strategy for reducing knife crime and serious violence across Hampshire & Isle of Wight and it is a priority for us, which is why these figures are extremely encouraging.
“We work all year round on education and prevention, giving educational talks in schools and colleges about the dangers of carrying knives and providing support and guidance to young people.
“We also now have 18 knife surrender bins across the county, which were installed permanently at various locations in 2023. These are emptied regularly and are a key contributor to less people carrying knives in public.
“Longer-term, we analyse serious violence and knife crime hotspots and put regular patrols and problem-solving plans in place alongside our partners.
“Partnership working is integral in us identifying and addressing the root causes of the issues we face in relation to knife crime and serious violence.
“As part of this work, we identify and manage serious violence perpetrators, including habitual knife carriers, maximising opportunities in partnership to prevent repeat offending.
“We take a strong stance against those who carry knives and use them to inflict harm, arresting them and dealing with them through the criminal justice process.
“As well as our year-round work, we also take part in national weeks of intensification including Operation Sceptre. During the last Operation Sceptre week in November, we took 338 knives off our streets and arrested 20 people in connection with knife-related offences.
“We will continue working closely with our partners to maximise opportunities to educate, engage and prevent knife crime, and we place a real focus on this.
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“It’s vital that we are being supported by our partners in health, social care, housing, education, and independent charities as police cannot do it solely by law enforcement alone.
“We will continue to robustly tackle knife crime with a zero-tolerance approach to make our communities safer from serious violence, and I hope to see an even further decrease in knife crime in 2025.
“People can report any concerns or information regarding knife crime by calling us on 101 or by visiting our website. Alternatively, reports can be made 100% anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website, crimestoppers-uk.org/ or via their under 18s service Fearless – safe4me.co.uk/portfolio/knife-street-crime/
“Any parents and professionals concerned about knife crime in Hampshire & Isle of Wight can visit Safe4Me for advice, help and support safe4me.co.uk/portfolio/knife-street-crime/”