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More than half (55%) of young people fear becoming victims of knife crime in the summer months, a survey has shown.More than half (55%) of young people fear becoming victims of knife crime in the summer months, a survey has shown.
The poll, commissioned by BBC London, surveyed 501 people aged 13 to 18 in the London boroughs of Brent, Croydon, Hackney, Lambeth, and Southwark.The poll, commissioned by BBC London, surveyed 501 people aged 13 to 18 in the London boroughs of Brent, Croydon, Hackney, Lambeth, and Southwark.
The survey also revealed 75% do not think London's mayor Boris Johnson and the government will be able to reduce knife crime over the coming months. The survey also revealed 75% do not think London Mayor Boris Johnson and the government will be able to reduce knife crime over the coming months.
A spokesman for the mayor said tackling knife crime was a long-term goal. Mr Johnson said his office will tackle the issue make a long-term difference.
'Want respect' He added: "I think its going to be a counsel of despair to say that we can't make a difference, that this is all beyond us.
"The solutions to these types of problems are much more long-term," said Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Policing. "We are making a difference with the policing solutions, with the stop and search, lifting knives off the streets and we are going to be making a difference in the long-term by changing the lives of kids who are currently going wrong."
"It's about intervening in schools and a cultural change to stop people carrying knives."
He added: "The survey also says that the major reason for young people carrying knives is to get 'respect' and one of the things we have to do as a society is show them how unglamorous it is actually to carry a knife."
SURVEY FINDINGS 75% disagree London Mayor Boris Johnson and the government will be able to reduce knife crime in London over the coming months84% say it has become easier to buy a knife26% think they will more likely be the victim of gun or knife crime than gain a good qualification 41% feel those carrying weapons should get longer sentences6% say they have been pressured into joining a gang63% say they feel the police are unable to protect them BBC London's Crime survey results Most computers will open PDF documents automatically, but you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the reader hereSURVEY FINDINGS 75% disagree London Mayor Boris Johnson and the government will be able to reduce knife crime in London over the coming months84% say it has become easier to buy a knife26% think they will more likely be the victim of gun or knife crime than gain a good qualification 41% feel those carrying weapons should get longer sentences6% say they have been pressured into joining a gang63% say they feel the police are unable to protect them BBC London's Crime survey results Most computers will open PDF documents automatically, but you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the reader here
Kit Malthouse, Deputy Mayor for Policing, said: "It's about intervening in schools and a cultural change to stop people carrying knives."
"The survey also says that the major reason for young people carrying knives is to get 'respect' and one of the things we have to do as a society is show them how unglamorous it is actually to carry a knife."
About 45% of respondents said they knew someone who had been a victim of knife crime.About 45% of respondents said they knew someone who had been a victim of knife crime.
That is up from 33% last year, when the poll was last conducted in the same boroughs and among the same age group.That is up from 33% last year, when the poll was last conducted in the same boroughs and among the same age group.
Fear of being a victim of crime has increased to 32% from 26% last year as a reason for people carrying weapons.Fear of being a victim of crime has increased to 32% from 26% last year as a reason for people carrying weapons.
The percentage of those young people who carry knives because they "want respect" has declined from 44% to 39%, but it remains the most popular perceived reason for doing so.The percentage of those young people who carry knives because they "want respect" has declined from 44% to 39%, but it remains the most popular perceived reason for doing so.
The proportion who say the same of gun crime has gone up from 17% to 22% since last November.The proportion who say the same of gun crime has gone up from 17% to 22% since last November.
The proportion of those who say they have been pressured into joining a gang has doubled from a small base of 3% to 6%The proportion of those who say they have been pressured into joining a gang has doubled from a small base of 3% to 6%
The survey was conducted by polling company ComRes between 21 and 23 July.The survey was conducted by polling company ComRes between 21 and 23 July.
The information was weighted to be demographically representative of each borough surveyed.The information was weighted to be demographically representative of each borough surveyed.
In London alone, 21 teenagers have died in violent circumstances this year.In London alone, 21 teenagers have died in violent circumstances this year.
The most recent was 18-year-old Frederick Moody Boateng who was stabbed to death on 17 July in Lambeth.The most recent was 18-year-old Frederick Moody Boateng who was stabbed to death on 17 July in Lambeth.