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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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG)
S: To reduce violence across the ward with a specific focus on violence against women and girls
M: Measured by the number of such crimes reported to police.
A: This will be achieved through targeted operations in violence hotspot areas, supported by high-visibility foot patrols guided by intelligence. These measures aim not only to deter offending but also to provide visible reassurance to the community.
R: This issue has been prevalent across London, it has been identified as an issue of concern to local residents.
T: This will be measured and reviewed at the next meeting (every three months).Action taken:
VAWG event in partnership with North Kensington local Police Teams - Thursday 5th March 2026
Incudes visiting licensed premises to promote "Ask for Angela" The code-phrase will indicate to staff that the individual requires help with their situation, and a trained staff member will help support and assist them
This was conducted at High Street Kensington Tube station between 1700-1900 hours.
Next date is 17th April 2026 at High Street Kensington -
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Transport/Traffic anti social behaviour
(This can be linked to e scooters and cyclists on pavement as this can case a nuisance for members of the public)S: Traffic offences on the ward relating to cycles and e-scooters
M: Reduction in complaints by residents
A: Op CUBOs and traffic specific operations can help achieve this. More proactive policing regarding traffic offences
R: Offences have received training relating to e scooters and have been seizing e scooters
T: To be completed by next ward panel.Action taken:
E- Bike operations planned in conjunction with local ward teams in North Kensington
Several vehicles seized since start of 2026 for various offences including driving with no insurance and driving not in accordance with a licence. -
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Drug and alcohol related anti social behaviour
S: Complaints from residents of drug and alcohol related ASB around Peabody estate, Open spaces, Treverton Towers
M: Reduction in complaints by residents at ward panel meetings
A: Bespoke operations to be set up to tackle ASB using ASB Early intervention Scheme inc ASB warnings, Community Protection Warnings, Community Protection Notices, Criminal Behaviour Orders
R: Officers can be proactive around using Anti social behaviour powers.
T: To be completed by next ward panel.Action taken:
Several closure orders and partial closure orders have been sought at court by Police and RBKC over the last few months.