Spitalfields and Banglatown

VAWG

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) within Spitalfields and Banglatown Ward, with concerns relating to sexual harassment, stalking, domestic abuse, violence in public spaces and women's perceptions of safety.

Offences Related to on street sex work around, Valance Road, Buxton Street, Allen Gardens and Underwood Road.

Offences being committed against Women and Girls around Spitalfields Market.

Targeted High visibility patrols, focusing in high harm areas and during peak times.

Offender management, identifying repeat offenders, using live facial Recognition, Joint visits with partners.

Crime prevention and women safety talks.

ASB

Reports of Anti-Social Behaviour within Spitalfields and Banglatown are negatively impacting residents, businesses, and visitors. The issues are concentrated around areas with high footfall, transport links, late-night venues, and public spaces.

Behaviours including , drug related ASB, Aggressive Begging, Groups causing harassment, alarm and distress, verbal abuse and intimidation.

Focus areas include, Brick lane and surrounding streets, Allen Gardens, Vallance Gardens, Whitechapel High Street and surrounding areas.

High-visibility patrols in identified ASB hotspots., Focus patrols during peak demand periods.
Engagement and enforcement against persistent offenders.
Use dispersal powers where appropriate.
Intelligence-led patrol deployments.
Identify repeat ASB offenders.
Joint patrols with Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers.

Theft

Including theft from person, shoplifting, cycle theft, theft from motor vehicles and burglary

Targeted Patrol Plan
High-visibility patrols in identified hotspots.
Plain-clothes operations targeting pickpocketing offenders.
Increased patrol presence during peak theft periods.
Focus on known prolific offenders through intelligence-led activity.