The funding, worth £435,585, has been awarded to the Staffordshire Police, Fire & Rescue and Crime Commissioner's Office to support targeted problem-solving work in local communities.
Problem-solving teams across the county's policing areas will use the money to increase proactive patrols and focus on the underlying factors that contribute to knife crime in specific locations.
Chief Inspector Scott Gidman, from Staffordshire Police's Problem Solving and Intervention Team, said the force had already seen real results from working alongside partner agencies: "We were able to work collectively with our partners to reduce overall crime in targeted areas across Staffordshire last year, with notable reductions in serious violence and knife crime."
He added that the new funding would be applied using the same data-led approach, directing resources to the areas where they are needed most.
Crime Commissioner Ben Adams acknowledged that while knife crime makes up less than 1% of all crime in Staffordshire, its impact on individuals and families can be devastating. He stressed that the approach goes beyond enforcement: "The most effective way to prevent crime is for organisations to work together, share information, understand local concerns and address the root causes of violence."
Source and photo: Staffordshire Police
