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Violence Related Priority
Our systems indicates the hotspot for violent offences which include robbery to be around The Broadway. This priority is to reduce violent offences. Including Violence against woman and girls (VAWG) & robbery.
Issued 12 May 2026
SPECIFIC – Reduce the number of violent offences in the Broadway, Woodford Green
MEASURABLE – This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if violent offences are reduced
ACHIEVABLE– This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics:
• High visibility patrols in the area at peak times
• Engagement with local businesses about how to protect themselves
• Plain clothes deployment
• Targeting violent offenders in the area
Conduct walk and talks with women and girls to identify concerns. where the area's they don't feel safe.
RELEVANT: This priority was agreed unanimously and is impacting on the quality of life for residents and businesses in the ward.
TIMELY – The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, Review to take place prior to ward panel meetings which are held quarterly
Actioned 12 August 2026
ASB
Reduce the number of ASB incidents on and around The Broadway, Woodford
Issued 12 May 2026
SPECIFIC – Reduce the number of ASB incidents on The Broadway
MEASURABLE – This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if incidents are reduced
ACHIEVABLE - This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics:
• High visibility patrols in the area
• Requesting a camera from Redbridge Council
• Plain clothes deployment
RELEVANT: This priority was agreed unanimously and is impacting on the quality of life for residents and businesses in the ward.
TIMELY – The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, Review to take place prior to ward panel meetings which are held quarterly.
Actioned 12 August 2026
ASB
Historically there is an increase in ASB after students return to School from the Winter break
Issued 12 May 2026
SPECIFIC – Reduce the number of ASB incidents related to the return from winter break
MEASURABLE – This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if incidents are reduced
ACHIEVABLE - This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics:
• High visibility patrols in the area
• Requesting a camera from Redbridge Council
RELEVANT: This priority was agreed unanimously and is impacting on the quality of life for residents and businesses in the ward.
TIMELY – The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, Review to take place prior to ward panel meetings which are held quarterly.
Actioned 12 August 2026