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Robbery
Issued 30 October 2026
S – Targeted activity to reduce Robbery offences, in particular those targeting schoolchildren.
M – We will track the number of Robbery reports.
A – Using police intelligence systems to build an overall picture as to when the offences are taking place and the nature of the offences
R – Targeted Patrols at peak offending times & locations. Working with the schools to assist in that picture and offer crime prevention advice to students.
T – By the Date of the Next Ward Panel Meeting
Actioned 15 April 2026
ASB
Issued 30 October 2026
S – The Ward team will focus on Anti-Social Behaviour across the Ward.
M – We will track the number of ASB Reports.
A – Using police systems to identify frequent times and locations ASB is happening and local intelligence to establish potential repeat offenders.
R – High visibility patrols across the Ward based on intelligence but also dedicated to Tollgate Gardens, Kilburn Park Road, Elgin Parade and surroundings. Community engagement with residents. Taking positive enforcement action against known offenders, seeking injunctions where applicable.
T – By the Date of the Next Ward Panel Meeting
Actioned 15 April 2026
Burglary
Issued 30 October 2026
S – To reduce Burglary offences specifically in the Maida Vale area.
M – We will track the number of Burglary reports.
A – Using police intelligence systems, local knowledge and shared intelligence with partners & other units to establish hotspots, repeat victims and preferred times/days.
R – Regular targeted high visibility patrols to deter and detect offenders. Community engagement and Crime Prevention advice alongside victim visits and 'Cocooning' of nearby addresses for target hardening purposes.
T – By the Date of the Next Ward Panel Meeting
Actioned 15 April 2026
Officers from Maida Vale Ward will schedule and hold regular Ward Panel meetings to ensure ongoing engagement with residents, partners, and key stakeholders, and to address local community priorities and concerns. Dates to be advertised on MetEngage.
Issued 06 October 2026
S: Maida Vale Ward officers will organise and facilitate regular Ward Panel meetings with local residents, community representatives, and partner agencies to identify and address local policing priorities.
M: A minimum of one Ward Panel meeting every three months will be held, with attendance recorded and agreed actions documented and reviewed at subsequent meetings.
A: Meetings will be coordinated using ward resources, partner engagement, and existing community contacts.
R: Regular Ward Panel meetings will strengthen community engagement, improve communication, and ensure policing activity is aligned with identified local priorities.
T: Ward Panel meetings will be held quarterly throughout the next 12 months, with outcomes reviewed after each meeting and priorities updated as necessary.
Actioned 06 January 2027
ASB- Officers to conduct proactive patrols regularly tackling drug supply that leads to ASB and violent crime.
Issued 06 October 2026
S: Conduct proactive patrols targeting drug supply linked to ASB and violence.
M: Complete regular patrols and enforcement activity, recording outcomes.
A: Delivered by Maida Vale Ward officers and supporting teams.
R: To reduce drug-related ASB and violent crime.
T: Ongoing, with activity reviewed monthly over the next 12 months.
Actioned 06 January 2027
Closures- Officers to continue with closures of any addresses, linked to ASB and wider criminality, that come to notice on Maida Vale
Issued 06 October 2026
S: Pursue closures of addresses linked to ASB and associated criminality.
M: Identify and progress suitable addresses for enforcement action.
A: Delivered by Maida Vale Ward officers with partner agencies.
R: To reduce ASB and improve community safety.
T: Ongoing, with activity reviewed every quarter over the next 12 months.
Actioned 06 January 2027