Poll Archive

stop knife crime

Poll Archive

Below is a list of showing the results of the present and past polls which have appeared on the front page of this site.

Are knife arches necessary in schools?
	Yes	47.41 % (64)
	No	39.26 % (53)
	Don't Know	13.33 % (18)
Total votes: 135

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What makes a teenager decide to carry a knife?
	Fear (for protection)	53.33 % (96)
	Status	22.22 % (40)
	Peer pressure	18.33 % (33)
	Other	6.11 % (11)
Total votes: 180

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What’s the best way to reduce knife carrying?
	Mandatory jail sentences	53.99 % (88)
	Restrictions on the sale of knives	20.86 % (34)
	Policing in schools	19.02 % (31)
	Knife amnesties	6.13 % (10)
Total votes: 163

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What's the most effective knife crime deterrent?
	Education	55.96 % (122)
	Prison	28.44 % (62)
	Sport	15.60 % (34)
Total votes: 218

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