Fall in hospitalisations for stabbing since the pandemic

Admissions for assault with a knife or sharp object, by victim age, England

Age unknown

Under 25

25+

5,000

Projection

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2013

2015

2017

2019

2021

2023

Age unknown

Under 25

25+

5,000

Projection

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Guardian graphic. Source: NHS England. Note: figure for 2023/24 is projected based on the total recorded to October 2023