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Cause of the knife crimes mentioned in 6 UK online news portals
| Cause of the knife crime | Frequency (n=692) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Family issues | 53 | 7.7 |
| Relationship issues | 34 | 4.9 |
| Mental health issues | 37 | 5.3 |
| Robbery | 41 | 5.9 |
| Fights/gang attacks | 104 | 15 |
| Street violence | 160 | 23.1 |
| Substance misuse related | 12 | 1.7 |
| Unprovoked | 33 | 4.8 |
| Not known | 107 | 15.5 |
| Others | 92 | 13.3 |
