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| Knife crime 'fallen 7%' this year | Knife crime 'fallen 7%' this year |
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| The number of knife crimes fell 7% in the first three months of 2009, according to the latest figures. | |
| The Ministry of Justice also said proportionately more offenders in England and Wales were going to jail - and for longer - than before. | The Ministry of Justice also said proportionately more offenders in England and Wales were going to jail - and for longer - than before. |
| There was a 70% rise in suspended sentences for knife crimes and more offenders given community sentences. | There was a 70% rise in suspended sentences for knife crimes and more offenders given community sentences. |
| The government made knife crime a priority last year but the accuracy of statistics has been questioned. | The government made knife crime a priority last year but the accuracy of statistics has been questioned. |