Two children die in stabbings each month, study finds
Summary
A study by the University of Bristol found that two children under 17 die each month in England from knife stabbings, with most victims around 14 years old. The research shows children from Black or Black British backgrounds face a much higher risk, and many victims had difficult childhood experiences including exposure to violence.Key Facts
- Between 2019 and 2024, 145 children died from knife stabbings in England.
- The average age of victims was 14 years old.
- Children from Black or Black British ethnic groups were about 13 times more likely to die from knife injuries.
- Many affected children experienced multiple forms of violence at home, school, or in their communities.
- Most victims were known to support workers but often did not receive targeted help for issues like domestic abuse.
- Knife-related deaths of children under 17 rose from 21 in 2019-20 to 36 in 2023-24.
- More than 50,000 knife crimes were recorded in 2023-24, a 4% increase from the previous year.
- The government released a Knife Crime strategy aiming to reduce knife offenses and invest in deprived areas.
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