Violent offences involving a knife or sharp instrument were up in 2017 compared with 2016
Crimes where a knife or sharp instrument was used
% increase
0%
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Robbery
up 35%
Homicide
26
Sexual assault
24
Attempted murder
20
Rape
19
Assault with injury or intent
15
Threats to kill
11