Addiscombe West

Violence

Reducing Violent Crime as a Pan London objective working in conjunction with local residents and businesses to focus on hotspots areas and identified individuals

SNT officers are carrying out high visibility patrols, whilst also regularly carrying out arrest enquiries for high harm offenders.
SNT officers have worked with Croydon council to safeguard vulnerable females which has involved conditions imposed on males linked to violence to have them removed from Croydon.
SNT officers have also worked hard alongside partner agencies to improve safety conditions within communal locations of locations which include security doors fixed, lighting increased, joint visits and regular contact with residents.

Shoplifting

There is ongoing concerns regarding shoplifting and linked offences

SNT officers have carried out partnership work with stores to improve security. They have also provided training to staff to ensure the best procedure to secure evidence.
There has been further training provided to officers also in how to secure charges through best practice
Arrests have been made and convictions obtained against shoplifters with charges for linked offences
Two prolific shoplifters have received custodial sentences through arrests made by SNT officers

Drugs

concern that drug users have been attending the area and causing linked ASB through their conduct

SNT officers from Addiscombe West have completed the following -
High visibility patrols have been conducted
Closure Order being obtained at court
Eviction of tenant causing ASB and linked to other offences
Reassurance visits to vulnerable persons
improved security within blocks of flats such as secured access, improved lighting and conditions imposed on those causing ASB
Referrals made for those with substance misuse matters
Arrests made for drug offences