Serious violent crime can target any young person in Derby City

We've  launched a new campaign across Derby City to raise awareness about the impact of serious violence and knife crime, and to remind people of the safe and anonymous ways we provide to speak up about crime.

Derby City is a safe place to live, work and visit, with the vast majority of residents never involved in crime or serious violence. However, a small minority of people carrying, storing or using knives and other weapons can cause devastating harm to individuals, families and communities. Knife crime and serious violence can have life-changing consequences, not only for victims but also for those who carry weapons, even if they believe it is for protection.

Campaign focus

The campaign focuses on preventing harm by encouraging people to safely hand in knives. We also want people to report the storage of weapons that may be used to cause harm or violence and speak up anonymously about those involved in knife crime or who incite serious violence. Removing knives from homes and streets helps reduce the risk of escalation and saves lives.

Crimestoppers is urging anyone who has information about knife crime, the storage of knives, or individuals involved in serious violence to get in touch anonymously. No matter how small the information may seem, it could make a real difference in keeping Derby’s communities safe.

What is Fearless?

Fearless is a 100% anonymous online platform designed to empower young people to speak out about crime without fear. Young people can access information, advice and submit information safely and anonymously, without ever having to give their name or speak to the police.

You can use Fearless to tell us what you know, 100% anonymously, without anyone ever knowing you were in touch with us

How can I tell you what I know?

Do you have information, but don't want to speak to the police? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. 

Call free any time on 0800 555 111 or fill in our quick, easy & secure online form, right here on our website:

Give information anonymously

What should I tell you about?

Things to tell our charity include:

• Where a weapon has been hidden or stored
• Information about anyone in your area who carries a knife 
• Those who have carried out recent stabbings
• How weapons are disposed of after use
• Whether you know about any planned violent attacks 

Are you a young person who's thinking of carrying a knife, or already does so?

If you carry a knife, your future is at risk. Young people who carry a weapon are three times more likely to be hospitalised with an injury caused by violence. ANY stab can be fatal. and the consequences are severe:

• Carrying a knife can mean four years in prison.
• Carrying a knife has consequences for the people around you.
• Carrying a knife for self-protection is not an excuse and you can still be convicted.

If you lose your life or go to prison, this can cause serious trauma for your family and friends.

If you carry a knife for protection, you are MORE LIKELY to be stabbed.

Getting into trouble with the police can affect your future. You can be stopped from travelling to another country if you have a criminal record.

Campaign partners

We're working alongside Derbyshire Constabulary. Chief Inspector Lyndsey Curtis, Derbyshire Constabulary’s force lead for knife crime said:

“Prevention and education are vital in our work to keep knife crime out of Derbyshire, so we’re pleased to be working with Crimestoppers on this campaign.

“We’re also pleased this campaign will be pushing anonymous reporting as well through Crimestoppers and Fearless. 

“We know, especially for young people, giving information can be difficult, especially if it’s about a friend or someone you know and perhaps see every day. These services remove that barrier and ensure any information you give is done so anonymously and in confidence.

“We’re challenging the reasons people have for carrying a knife in the first instance and highlighting the truths around some of the myths. Carrying knives and other weapons is never acceptable and puts you more at risk of being harmed, so we will continue to work tirelessly to educate, prevent and investigate any incidents of knife crime.”

Other partners:

the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner

the Derby and Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit 

Derby and Derbyshire Safer Communities

and 

whose 'The Fatal Question' initiative challenges the dangerous myth that there is ever a ‘safe’ place to stab someone, confronting misconceptions about knife violence and its real, irreversible consequences.

11 February 2026