Waterloo and South Bank

Robberies and Thefts.

The local community has raised the issue of robberies and thefts across the area in particular the area surrounding Waterloo Train station. These offences consist of two wheel enabled phones snatches, bag thefts and retail thefts

Hotspot patrols – uniform and plain clothes in key streets/times.

Crime prevention – leaflets, door knocks, social media, and target-hardening advice.

Partnerships – work with partners to target harden key locations

Offender focus – gather intelligence, target repeat/prolific suspects.

Community engagement – drop-ins, updates, encourage reporting.

Review & adapt – monitor crime trends and adjust patrols accordingly.

Violence against Women and Girls- Street Harassment

The area is an area with a heavy footfall of tourists and has a successful Night Time Economy. The community has raised concerns regarding of women and girls in area in particular in the night time economy were they are frequently harassed by male who are often under the influence of alcohol.

Hotspot patrols – uniform and plain clothes in key streets/times.

Crime prevention – leaflets, door knocks, social media, and target-hardening advice.

Partnerships – work with partners to target harden key locations

Offender focus – gather intelligence, target repeat/prolific suspects.

Community engagement – drop-ins, updates, encourage reporting.

Review & adapt – monitor crime trends and adjust patrols accordingly.

ASB- Vehicle related

Concern regarding Anti-Social Behaviour across the area, with a focus on illegal and dangerous vehicles

Hotspot patrols – uniform and plain clothes in key streets/times.

Crime prevention – leaflets, door knocks, social media, and target-hardening advice.

Partnerships – work with partners to target harden key locations

Offender focus – gather intelligence, target repeat/prolific suspects.

Community engagement – drop-ins, updates, encourage reporting.

Review & adapt – monitor crime trends and adjust patrols accordingly.