Highbury

Violent Crime

There has been an increased in reports of Violent Crime in the area

Hi vis mobile patrols within the area to recognise any offenders.
Walk and Talk events speaking to local residents on how they feel in the area and providing crime prevention advice and high visibility patrols.
Officers to work with the ASB team to patrol the ward during unsociable hours.
Officers are also working with the council to bid for CCTV in these areas.

Theft from Person - Highbury Fields

There has been an influx of reports in regards to theft. This includes phone snatches and theft of a pedal cycle in and around Highbury Fields.

Officers to conduct hi vis patrols in and around Highbury Fields to identify these offenders.
Officers also to engage with the community by providing crime prevention advice via leaflet drops and door to door knocks.
Officers are also arranging a community events which include a bike marking event and property marking event to provide reassurance to residents and help protect their property.

Violence Against Women & Girls

Violence against Women and Girls is a Met wide priority and officers are aware that women and girls may feel unsafe in large open spaces such as Highbury Fields. Our aim is to reduce violence against women and girls and provide reassurance to our community, encouraging residents to report these incidents and have the resources to be able to report

Officers to conduct hi vis patrols in and around Highbury Fields including the ASB team and our community safety officers. Officers will be providing crime prevention advice through leaflets drops and will be hosting community events such as Walk and Talks, in order to engage with female residents and find out where they feel unsafe and work with our partners to tackle these issues. Officers and the council are working to increase lighting in darker spaces.