Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Hackney/Hackney-DownsCurrent Priorities
Issue
Working to achieve a reduction of violence on the Ward: Gang related and Violence against another person, in particular in relation to women and girls following reports of suspicious males and incidents of sexual harassment in the vicinity of DOWNS PARK. Reports of gang ride-outs into rival territory leading to violent incidents.
Action
High visibility patrols to show presence and deter crime. Targeted stop and search based on intel from the community to remove those with drugs and weapons from the streets.
Issue
Focusing on high volume of antisocial behaviour being reported by residents who live on the roads surrounding DOWNS PARK fuelled by street-drinking and drug dealing in the local area.
Action
Partnership working and increased patrols in areas affected to reduce numbers of those engaging in ASB and its impact on the community.
Issue
Focusing on theft from vehicles after various reports of vehicles having been broken into and belongings taken.
Action
Social media campaigns offering crime prevention advice along with door-to-door knocks, leaflet drops and patrols.