Look up. Look out
Our officers are working hard to help prevent street robbery and teams of police officers are working in hotspot areas across London to disrupt robbery and associated crime using, targeted plain-clothes and high-visibility patrols and other tactics.
To complement operational activity our, ‘Look Up. Look Out’, robbery campaign continues to remind the public how they can help make themselves less vulnerable.
Unfortunately the concentration of tourist attractions and nightlife in popular areas such as London’s West End brings opportunities for thieves to prey on vulnerable tourists and people enjoying a night out. They will often use pedal cycles, mopeds and E-scooters to get away faster. Mobile phones, high value watches, cash and jewellery are the most frequently taken items.
The key things you can do to help prevent robbery are:
- Stay aware of your surroundings and pay attention to who’s around you
- Keep valuables such as mobile phones, watches and cash out of sight
- Plan your route home
Advertising, targeting those who live and work in the areas of greatest concern appears on:
- Bus-stop posters and tube station ads
- Targeted social media and digital advertising
- Placements in venues such as bar runners, beer mats and leaflets
- Mobile advertising vans
We are working with businesses and partners across London to get messaging out. We have a range of campaign materials such as posters and stickers that can be used to amplify the campaign discreetly in your business or venue and help keep your staff and customers safe.
If you’re interested in finding out more please email our Campaigns team with ‘Street Robbery campaign’ in the message title.