Serious violent crime can target anyone 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.

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 

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

Campaign partners

We're working alongside Derbyshire Constabulary, as well as:

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.

Are you a young person?

You can use our youth service, Fearless.org, to tell us what you know, 100% anonymously, without anyone ever knowing you were in touch with us:

Find out more about this campaign

“Derby is a safe city and serious violence is not part of everyday life for the vast majority of people. But when knives and other weapons are carried or stored, the risk of harm increases dramatically. Knives have no place on our streets or in our homes when they are used to threaten or hurt others.

"Carrying a knife, even for protection, can lead to serious consequences including injury, arrest or imprisonment. We want to empower people to do the right thing, whether that’s safely handing in a knife or other weapon, or telling us what they know about those involved in knife crime or serious violence.”

Lydia Patsalides, Crimestoppers East Midlands Regional Manager

“Every incident involving a knife or bladed instrument in our communities is a disappointing reminder of the challenge we still face to overcome violence and knife crime. 

“We need our communities onboard, willing to be part of the solution, which is why I am pleased to support this campaign.  Not only will it raise awareness of the problem, but it will also remind them how they can help with information, in complete anonymity if they wish.  

“Every life lost to knife crime and violence is heartbreaking and preventable. As a society we must not relent on our duty to keep our children, communities and families safe.”

Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner 

“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.”

Chief Inspector Lyndsey Curtis, Derbyshire Constabulary’s force lead for knife crime

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

11 February 2026