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ational Tackling Gang Violence, County Lines, and Knife Crime Conference 2027

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28th Jan 2027 to 28th Jan 2027

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Improving National Efforts to Tackle Gang Crime, Violence and Weapon Crime

Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Despite significant progress in 2025, with record enforcement outcomes including the closure of 2,740 county lines, the charging of 1,657 gang leaders, and the seizure of 961 knives, gang-related violence, county lines exploitation, and knife crime continue to pose a serious threat to vulnerable young people and communities across the UK.

Recognising the need for a more preventative and coordinated approach, the Government has strengthened its commitment to tackling serious violence through increased investment in early intervention, targeted enforcement, and community-based support. The introduction of the Crime and Policing Bill, alongside initiatives such as the rollout of 50 Young Futures Hubs, demonstrates a renewed focus on addressing the root causes of youth violence, preventing exploitation, and supporting at-risk young people before they become involved in gangs or criminal activity. These measures form a critical part of the Government’s ambitious mission to halve knife crime within the next decade.

Against this evolving policy landscape, collaborative, multi-agency responses are essential. Sharing intelligence, identifying risk, and delivering coordinated interventions are essential to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and building safer communities.

Join us at the National Tackling Gangs, Violence and Weapon Crime Conference 2027 to:

  • Hear expert keynotes delivering national guidance, policy updates, and practical strategies
  • Discover real-world case studies from top organisations in victim safeguarding and criminal network dismantling
  • Network with colleagues from across the public sector to discuss the latest strategies for tackling gangs and supporting vulnerable young people.d safeguard young people.

Join us at the National Tackling Gang Violence, County Lines, and Knife Crime Conference 2027 to explore the latest government strategies, multi-agency partnerships, frontline innovations, and lived experience insights addressing serious violence, county lines, and gang exploitation. Gain practical tools, policy updates, and best practice examples from leading national figures to better protect at-risk youth and deliver impactful interventions across the UK.

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