What is the average age of children killed in knife attacks in the UK?

The average age of children who die in knife attacks in the UK is 14.

Are children in deprived areas more likely to be victims of knife violence?

Yes, children living in the most deprived areas are seven times more likely to fall victim to fatal blade violence than those from more affluent areas.

What is the risk of fatal stabbings for Black children compared to White children?

Black children are 13 times more likely to be stabbed to death than their White peers.

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Knife Deaths: Average Age 14, Deep Deprivation Link

21 Apr

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Summary

Average victim age in fatal knife attacks is 14.
Children in deprived areas are seven times more likely victims.
Black children are 13 times more likely to be stabbed to death.

Knife Deaths: Average Age 14, Deep Deprivation Link

New research indicates that the average age of children fatally stabbed in England is 14, with a significant majority of victims being male. Children residing in the most deprived areas face a seven-fold increased risk of succumbing to knife violence compared to those in affluent regions.

The study, analyzing deaths between 2019 and 2024, found that Black children are disproportionately affected, being 13 times more likely to be victims of fatal stabbings than their White counterparts. A substantial number of these young victims, three-quarters, were already known to social services, and many had experienced domestic abuse.