Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area (or 'ward'), supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across London.
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Crimes and priorities
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Shoplifting
An increase in shoplifting across Edgware Ward, particularly within retail hubs and high street locations, is impacting businesses through financial loss and affecting staff confidence and community safety.
Action taken:
- Develop intelligence on prolific shoplifting offenders operating within the ward
- Carry out targeted patrols and proactive operations in hotspot retail areas
- Work closely with local businesses and security staff to share information and improve prevention measures
- Utilise Criminal Behaviour Orders and ASB legislation to manage repeat offenders, including restricting access to key locations where necessary -
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Theft from / of Motor Vehicles
Incidents of theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles remain a concern, impacting residents and commuters across Edgware Ward.
Action taken:
- Identify and target key offenders through intelligence-led policing
- Conduct patrols in areas with higher rates of vehicle crime, including residential streets and car parks
- Promote crime prevention advice to residents, including vehicle security and property marking
- Work with partners to improve CCTV coverage and environmental design to deter offending -
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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Persistent anti-social behaviour in public spaces, transport hubs, and shopping areas continues to negatively impact residents and visitors, requiring ongoing enforcement and engagement.
Action taken:
- Maintain high-visibility patrols in identified ASB hotspot locations
- Conduct targeted operations to disrupt ongoing nuisance behaviour
- Engage with local residents, businesses, and partner agencies to identify emerging issues and provide reassurance
- Work with the local authority to address environmental factors such as lighting, waste, and space management contributing to ASB