People in Nottinghamshire are being urged to help make their communities safer by handing in knives during a national week of action.
Amnesty bins, to dispose of knives and blades, as well as other weapons, are in place across the county as part of the force’s activity for Sceptre, which begins today (18 May).
During the previous campaign, in November 2025, a total of 103 knives, machetes, swords and other blades were handed in.
Nottinghamshire Police’s knife crime lead, Chief Inspector Kylie Davies, wants to see the momentum continue during this Sceptre campaign and is encouraging people to hand over any unwanted or illegal weapons.
She said:
“It was pleasing to see so many people make use of our amnesty bin offering during the last Sceptre campaign, and we want to continue this momentum.
“Amnesty bins will be located in four of our police stations, where weapons can be handed over safely and without fear of prosecution.
“We also have plans to install amnesty bins in community locations later this year, which will make the process even easier for people.
“Every weapon taken off the streets is a positive development and makes the streets safer.
“If the main reason people feel hesitant is because they’re worried about getting into trouble, I can assure them that this will not be the case.
“This initiative is not a trick. We want to take these blades and other offensive weapons off our streets, and this amnesty makes that easier and more efficient.
“Knife crime has devastating consequences, so anything we can do to take these weapons out of harm’s way is positive and something we support as a force.”
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden added:
“Every knife handed into these amnesty bins is potentially a life saved and a tragedy prevented.
“Knife crime has a devastating impact on victims, families and communities, which is why initiatives like Sceptre are so important.
“This week of action is not just about enforcement; it’s about prevention, education and giving people a safe opportunity to remove weapons from our streets.
“I would encourage anyone who has an unwanted or illegal knife or weapon to do the right thing and hand it in safely. By working together, we can help reduce violence, protect young people and make our communities safer for everyone.”
Throughout the week of action, knife amnesty bins will be situated inside stations, shared services and other locations in:
Newark Police Station, Queen’s Road, NG24 1LJ
Mansfield Police Station, Great Central Road, NG18 2HQ
Oxclose Lane Police Station, Bestwood, NG5 6FZ
Radford Road Police Station, Hyson Green, NG7 5GX
Anyone wanting to drop a knife off at one of the force’s amnesty bins is asked to package it safely before transporting it, with suggestions including putting the weapon in a box or wrapping it in bubble wrap.
