Crimestoppers is launching a digital campaign in Wales, urging people to report serious violent crime anonymously. The campaign focuses on knife crime, gun crime and criminal exploitation including human trafficking.

The Crimestoppers campaign focuses on:
 
Knife crime
The continuing increase in the number of people carrying knives leads to a tragic toll of serious injuries and death - with a permanent effect on victims, their families and their friends. 
Especially amongst young people, there is a feeling that carrying a knife leads to increased safety and security, when in fact it can lead to a greater likelihood of being injured or killed by a knife. 
 
Gun crime
Illegally imported guns.
Converted blank firing guns, which pose a real threat to life, are being reactivated or converted so that they can fire live rounds. 
3D printed weapons and parts.
All contributing to the increasing casualties and fatalities among both criminals and bystanders, happening in both our towns and our countryside because of criminals using firearms, often indiscriminately.
 
Criminal exploitation 
Including human trafficking, and modern slavery. 
Vulnerable adults and youngsters are being exploited by crime gangs who traffic people and/or coerce and intimidate them into running illegal drugs. 

Hayley Fry, Crimestoppers Regional Manager for Wales said: “We know the public are worried about serious criminal activity such as knife crime and gun violence, but these can be difficult to report. There are people close to the crime who want to do the right thing and end violence in their community, but they fear retaliation from criminals if they found out who reported them. That is why our 100% anonymous reporting service is so important. By passing on information to us, however small or insignificant, we can piece together a picture of the crime and prevent harm and injury.
 
“By calling Crimestoppers anonymously the public can help bring justice to victims of violent crime and prevent further violence in the future.”

The public can contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111. The charity emphasizes the importance of reporting any information, no matter how small, to help prevent harm and bring justice to victims of violent crime.