Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Kensington-and-Chelsea/ColvilleCurrent Priorities
Issue
SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE
S – Colville has seen several incidents of serious violence involving youth as well as wider BS gang tensions.
M – VOLT and SARA analysis to be carried out, they can accurately show where offences have occurred. Gain support and work with YET and Youth Clubs in the area and deliver awareness. Gain intel packages on known offenders
A – A mixture of Hi – Viz and plain clothed patrols on the ward, weapon sweeps, Intel led warrants to target prolific known offenders, outside resources like TSG, VCTF and mounted to assist in targeted patrols of the ward, stop and search.
R – This a relevant to Colville due to the mixture of gangs in close proximity to each other and the violent crimes occurring on the ward. There is a real potential for the loss of confidence between the police and the community and must be treated as a priority.
T- To be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting.
Issue
S - To reduce drug offences and drug related ASB on Portobello Road.
M. Drug offences like possession and supply can be measured by looking through crime reports and stop and search records for the ward, intel / CAD reports and complaints through Airspace and Partners. Approach will be to Apply VOLT P/S model to this area. Where offenders identified consider Achilles heel tactics.
A – Create a bespoke development plan based on Intel from victim type, location and suspect descriptions. Create an operational plan based on the Intel with enforcement to be considered by way of CBO's for Prolific Offenders.
R – Portobello Road has a high profile street market coupled with a high number of eating and drinking establishments. This attracts high footfall of local and visitors to the area and is a prime target for drug dealers to operate. ASB associated with this could also be a potential for violence on the ward. Residents want police to target this area to reduce crime and build confidence.
T – T be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting
Issue
Concerns were raised by the community in relation to ASB occurring in Tavistock Crescent. In response to this Officers will carry out a series of targeted patrols over the next Three months
S - To reduce ASB on Tavistock Crescent and improve public confidence
M. SNT to carry out patrols, stop and searches and reaching out to local authority and partner agencies to reduce calls to police and reduction in crime.
A – Create an operational plan based on the Intel with enforcement to be considered using SARA as a problem solving approach.
R – Main location Tavistock Crescent incorporating the park. This was discussed on our last Ward panel meeting.
T – T be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting
Upcoming Events
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: Portobello Court club room
When: 15 January 2025 at 18:00 - 15 January 2025 at 20:00
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: Portobello Court club room
When: 16 April 2025 at 18:00 - 16 April 2025 at 20:00
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: Portobello Court club room
When: 16 July 2025 at 18:00 - 16 July 2025 at 20:00