How to report a knife or knife-related incident

If someone’s life or safety is in danger right now, call 999

We know it may be difficult to report information about knife crime, and you may feel afraid, but you could save a life.

We’re committed to reducing knife crime in the borough, but we need your help. By working together, we can keep people safe and keep knives out of Royal Greenwich. 

Report information about knife crime anonymously 

You can help prevent knife crime without giving your name or other details about yourself. 

Contact Crimestoppers or Fearless 

Call: 0800 555 111 

Visit the Crimestoppers website 

Fearless is the Crimestoppers website for young people. 

Visit the Fearless website 

Contact the police 

If it’s not an emergency, call 101 or contact your Safer Neighbourhood Police team

Contact our Safer Spaces team 

We actively patrol council housing estates to help keep them safe. Our Safer Estates team deals with issues like antisocial behaviour, environmental offences, serious youth crime, and violence against women and girls. 

If you or someone you know needs help, and it’s not an emergency, contact the team: 

Email: Safer-Spaces-Team@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

Phone: 0208 921 5703

What to do if you find a knife or weapon 

If you find a knife or anything you think could be a weapon, do not touch it. Call the police on 101 and if it’s safe, stay there until they arrive.