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Are teen knife crimes tracked?
The story notes a 55% reduction in hospital admissions for knife wounds among London teens. However, the Met's overall knife crime figures of almost 14,000 in the year to March 2026 do not specify the age of those involved. This means it's harder to see if the overall rise or fall in knife crime specifically reflects youth involvement.
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