The Beat Podcast from Staffordshire Police

Episode 15 - Ditching The Blade

Staffordshire Police

Knife crime is a community issue and it’s crucial that those at risk are aware of the support available to them. Even though it’s not common to carry a knife, we know that some young people choose to carry because they perceive that others are too, or because they feel pressure to do so.

If you want to know more about what's happening locally, signs to spot that indicate a young person may be carrying a knife, or to know what happens if someone is found to be carrying a knife, take a listen to hear from our guest speakers:

  • Mark from Staffordshire's Violence Reduction Team
  • Gemma from Catch22
  • Joy from Stoke-on-Trent Youth Offending Service

Visit our website for more information about our Ditch The Blade campaign and to access details for support organisations.

Have any questions? Drop us an email at
thebeatpodcast@staffordshire.police.uk