WEEK OF ACTION OP SCEPTRE

WEEK OF ACTION OP SCEPTRE

Dear Resident,

This week, your Westbourne Safer Neighbourhoods Team is taking part in Operation Sceptre—a national week of action dedicated to tackling knife crime and keeping Westminster safe.

Alongside high-visibility patrols, weapon sweeps, and community engagement across Westbourne, we are reminding residents how they can safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted knives or bladed articles.

Where to dispose of a knife safely
If you have an unwanted knife or weapon at home, you can surrender it anonymously at any secure Word 4 Weapons knife bin. No personal details are taken, and there are no questions asked.

Local surrender bins in Westminster include:

You can also view all surrender bin locations across London here:
word4weapons.co.uk

(Note: If you are transporting a knife to a surrender bin, please ensure it is wrapped securely in several layers of thick cardboard or paper and sealed with plenty of tape so the blade is completely covered. Travel directly to the bin without making unnecessary stops.)

How you can help
Intelligence from the community is vital in helping us take dangerous weapons off our streets. If you have any information about someone carrying a knife, or know where weapons are being stored, please report it:

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep Westbourne safe.

Kind regards,

PCSO 7042AW TINGLEY
Westbourne Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Metropolitan Police Service