In East London there are alot of gun crime that have risen from 1999 to 2007. Simon Knight, of Generation Youth, an organisation which represents Scotland's young people, said he was surprised at the reaction to the findings."Young people carry knives because it is cool, because it is illicit," he said.
Firearms are another aspect that has increased. According to Home Office figures, there were 59 firearms-related homicides in 2006-07 compared with 49 in the previous year. That is an increase of 18% in just one year. There were 507 serious injuries from firearms - more than one incident a day.
The trend in firearms offences is down in the West Midlands, Greater Manchester and London.
However, there have also been recent rises. In the 12 months to July 2007 the Met saw a 3.5% rise in firearms offences in London - up from 3,485 to 3,607 incidents.
However, there have also been recent rises. In the 12 months to July 2007 the Met saw a 3.5% rise in firearms offences in London - up from 3,485 to 3,607 incidents.
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