Campaign to deter knife crime in knife crime hotspots to appear on billboards, digital advertising, and social media across Westminster, Croydon and Birmingham.
Criminals in 2 London hotspots and 1 in Birmingham are being warned of a step-up in police action in a new Home Office knife crime campaign launching today.
The ‘No Place for Knives’ campaign will be piloted in parts of Westminster, Croydon, and Birmingham, with adverts appearing at tube stations, bus stops and on social media – as well as a mural at Boxpark Croydon.
They will raise awareness of increased police activity, including, smarter metal detection, rapid response e-bikes, extra foot patrols and live facial recognition.
Developed by the Home Office with police and local authorities, the campaign targets those most at risk of committing knife crime.