VAWG - South Woodford have been working closely with surrounding wards as well as its residents and councillors to begin to do more work for Violence Against Women and Girls.
Walk and Talks, Briefings and support to be prioritised especially around George Lane and the London Underground Station.

Op Bruntwood saw a VAWG leaflets distribution targeting Female residents. Reassurance Patrols conducted in and around ward especially George Lane and around Tube station. VAWG session was organised in partnership with local councillors at Holly Trinity Church to hear concerns from Women residents of south Woodford ward.

Crime prevention advice around VAWG is published on owl and other communication platforms for awareness of women and girls working and living in South Woodford.

Residents have expressed concerns in regards to consistent cannabis use in areas across the ward such as CLEVELAND ROAD, EASTWOOD Close, TORRINGTON ROAD, PRIMROSE ROAD and BUSHEY AVENUE.
This will be addressed through liaising with residents and building and intelligence picture of who may be consistently committing the offences.
Also, patrols targeting ASB hotspots are being conducted in order to show a presence and deal with any suspects who may be caught during these patrols.
This also includes Street Briefings, Weapon Sweeps, Stop and Searches, working together with outside organisations and the council.
The aim of this is to make the area a better place for the community and local residents to enjoy and feel safe.

Targeted patrols are directed to Drug related activity at the locations mentioned.
Street Briefings and cuppa with copa have been organised to hear local residents' voices regarding cannabis use by motorists.

Intel reports have been generated.

NPT shall continue to target areas to catch offenders through robust patrols at the affected locations.

Dealing with consistent begging, shoplifting and street drinking occurring on and GEORGE LANE by liaising with local businesses and council enforcement to amend this on-going problem.
Along George lane and the Viaduct (both sides of the station)

Robust patrols are being and will be conducted on George Lane /viaduct to deter crime and alleviate fear of crime.

ASB Notices issued to beggars and has seen significant reduction.

Local businesses are liaised through communication platforms and reassurance visits made to build confidence for police.

Council Enforcement officers have been contacted to patrol the High Road and George Lane E18 to boost business community's level of trust in NPT working in partnership with Council Enforcers.

Street drinkers have been discouraged to gather and consume alcoholic beverages on George Lane bus stops and outside CO-OP store. ASB tickets were issued and problem has seen significant level of reduction and NPT do not hear residents' reporting for street drinkers recently.