A total of 294 knives and bladed weapons were handed in at West Mercia police stations during Operation Scepter, a week-long operation to remove knives from the streets.
During the lightning strike, officers also conducted 50 searches in areas known for weapons dumps.
To reinforce the message and underscore the force’s approach to early intervention and knife crime, knife pods will remain in place at local police stations.
The operation ran from November 15 to 21 and involved 88 visits by police officers to schools and colleges to educate young people about the dangers of knife-carrying and spoke to over 15,000 high school students and school children.
These early intervention exercises were supported by other events such as the Steer Clear Workshops.
In addition, 80 test purchases were made across the force in partnership, as well as officials attending community meetings and conducting high-visibility patrols, media events, city pop-up booths, and 28 leaflets, resulting in seven arrests.
Chief Superintended Paul Moxley, who leads Operation Scepter, said, “We remain committed to reducing the knife crime threat in our communities and the number of knife crime victims.
“Operation Zepter is a national week of action that highlights our work to combat this type of crime. However, it is important to emphasize that our work goes beyond this week of action and our officials are working every day to reduce the number of knives carried and the number of people they are injuring.
“As always, the public plays a very important role in keeping knives off our streets. You can help us as additional eyes and ears in our fight against serious violence and knife crime, and by reporting to us you can help save lives. “
“If you are concerned that someone you know is carrying a knife, please report it. We can then take the necessary steps to protect them.
If you need to report a knife-related crime to the police, please report it to us online on our website on 101 or dial 999 in an emergency if your life is in immediate danger.