Op Sceptre - Tackling knife crime

Dear Resident

This week, West Mercia Police is taking a stand against knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre – a national week of action dedicated to tackling this issue head-on.

From today (Monday 17 November), our teams across the force will be focusing on prevention, education, and engagement to stop knife crime before it starts and protect our communities.

✅ Knife Amnesty – Dispose Safely, No Questions Asked
We’re encouraging everyone to play their part by surrendering unwanted knives and blades. Dedicated knife amnesty bins will be available, allowing you to dispose of items anonymously and safely, ensuring they never fall into the wrong hands.

Local Amnesty Bin Locations:

While knife crime remains relatively low in our area, we’re not complacent. Every knife surrendered is one less risk to our community. Together, we can prevent harm and save lives.

If you’re worried about someone who may be involved in knife crime, please speak to us or report anonymously via Crimestoppers: www.crimestoppers-org.uk.
For young people, visit Fearless: Give information about crime 100% anonymously | Fearless | Crimestoppers.

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe.

Thank you,