Following an increase in violence offences and weapons being found around the Shrublands Estate, the continued aim for Shirley South Safer Neighbourhood Team is to reduce violent activity via continued weapon sweeps, public crime prevention meetings, high visibility patrols and a continued police presence throughout the summer months

Although not at the same level as previously there continues to be weapons found in the estate. The team will continue to patrol the area and utilise their powers of stop and search where appropriate as well as conducting open space searches of the local area

Although not as prevalent as previous months in Shirely. Robberies continue to occur across Croydon with students often being the targets. We will be doing more high visibility patrols in known hotspots and schools with in the ward.

The pattern of robberies on the ward appeared to be targeted to school children. The team have focussed patrols after school when robberies were occuring and have conducted visits to the local schools which has seen a reduction in robberies of school children. With 0 reported over the last few months.

There have been incidents of catalytic converter theft, theft of number plates, vehicles being entered and contents stolen, and vehicles being stolen. The team will target patrols to high crime areas, conduct visits to victims of crime and host crime prevention events.

Preventing motor vehicle crime remains a priority for the team. The team frequently patrol areas where crimes have occurred and conduct visits to victims to establish intelligence that can assist in identifying offenders.