Home Secretary announces new stop and search powers to combat knife crime

The video discusses the rising serious violence in the country and the decision to increase police powers for stop and search as a tool to combat it. The discussion includes the controversy surrounding stop and search, particularly its racial disparities, and emphasizes the need for targeted, intelligence-led policing. The focus is on crime prevention and protecting communities, especially those from black minority ethnic backgrounds, who are more likely to be victims of knife crime.

What is the speaker's perspective on the relationship between race and crime in the context of policing?

What statistics are mentioned regarding knife crime victims in London?