Knife crime surge: West Midlands tops national statistics

National World - LocalTV 2024-07-25

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The West Midlands Police area has recorded the highest rate of knife crime offences in England and Wales, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. From April 2023 to March 2024, there were 5,268 offences, with a rate of 178 per 100,000 residents, surpassing the London Metropolitan Police's rate.
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