Canons

Anti-Social Behaviour

The priority for ASB in Canons Ward is to reduce disorder and strengthen community safety through regular high‑visibility uniformed patrols, proactive weapon sweeps, and environmental checks in hotspot areas. Officers will engage directly with residents, businesses, and community groups to gather intelligence, provide reassurance, and deliver targeted crime‑prevention advice. Partnership working with local authorities, housing providers, and youth services will support a coordinated response aimed at addressing underlying issues, improving public confidence, and decreasing ASB‑related and Violence Against Women & Girls incidents.

Burglary

To target burglary hotspots on the ward in an aim to deter any potential burglaries through increased crime prevention awareness. Visit every victim of this crime type and offer crime prevention and target hardening advice. Use social media platforms to give crime prevention advice. High Visibility patrols in predictive crime mapping locations. Traffic operations targeting offenders using vehicles in crime. Targeted patrols in predictive crime mapping hot spot areas. Extensive Crime prevention advice given to all victims of this crime. Crime prevention messages to be sent out on social media (twitter) and to all residents using Met Engage.

Motor Vehicle Crime

We will target motor vehicle crime—including interference, theft from vehicles, and theft of motor vehicles—through regular uniformed patrols in identified hotspots to deter offending and reassure residents. Officers will deliver targeted engagement events and provide tailored crime‑prevention advice to drivers, residents, and businesses, helping reduce opportunities for offending and improving awareness of vehicle‑security measures. By maintaining a visible presence, working with community partners, and encouraging the reporting of suspicious activity, we aim to reduce incidents, strengthen local confidence, and create a safer environment for vehicle owners across Canons Ward.