Violence Related Priority—Robbery and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) - Set 20/03/2025.

There are local concerns over violent crime, such as serious assaults and robberies, and such crime being targeted against women and girls.

As part of the VAWG initiative, regular ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions take place, details of which are published online. The team also conduct joint patrols and activities with the Hackney Enforcement Officers to target ASB and criminal offenders. Due to phone and bike thefts being a continued issue, phone and bike marking events continue to take place and will be offered to local residents.

There have been a recent rise in Theft From Motor Vehicles and Theft From Motor Vehicles leading to additional focus around this being required.

Set 20/03/2025

Utilising up to date and relevant crime data, the team regularly patrol streets and areas that have been identified as hot spots, speaking with local residents, giving crime prevention advice and distributing leaflets. The team also have regular communication with the Hackney and QEOP CCTV control rooms where incidents are being caught and offenders identified. The team are also working closely with the Hackney Enforcement Officers to target hotspots and checking vehicles to see of they have been reported Lost or Stolen.

Concerns have been raised over increased ASB and Drug related activity around the ward.

Set 20/03/2025

The team conduct targeted patrols around the reported hotspot areas and conduct joint patrols with Hackney Enforcement Officers to tackle recurring issues and repeat offenders.

Thos who are caught causing ASB are being issued ASB warnings, Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices. Those who are caught committing drug related offences are being dealt with appropriately.