Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Islington/Arsenal

Contact Details

Twitter: @MPSArsenal

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Designated officers patrolling in and around the Emirates Stadium during match days. Officers also briefing both male and female staff and stewards before each match, providing resources on how to report and receive support, education on what VAWG is and encouraging them to report incidents.

Action

Dedicated officers to assist with policing inside and outside the stadium. Briefings with catering staff and stewards.
Officers to engage with female fans outside of the stadium. Patrols after the games to provide reassuarance patricularly with evening games.

Issue

Increased reports from residents that their vehicles are being damaged and valuables being stolen. Data shows increase in offences recorded.

Action

Officers to increase hi-visibility patrols using the ‘Street a week’ initiative and providing regular crime prevention advice to residents on how to keep their vehicles safe. Officers to work with community safety officers, working on target hardening these areas to prevent further crime.

Issue

Increased reports and complaints that drug users are congregating in Gillespie Park N5 to use drugs and cause ASB.

Action

High vizability patrols, days of action, officers will work with Community saftey officers and Park Guard to deter this. Officers will utilise ASB powers when necessary to mange those causing harm in the area.

Upcoming Events

Crime Prevention Stall

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with crime prevention advice.

Where: Hind House Community Room N7

When: 22 April 2025 at 13:00 - 22 April 2025 at 14:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Harvist Estate

When: 28 April 2025 at 18:00 - 28 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: Harvist Estate

When: 18 July 2025 at 18:00 - 18 July 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: Arsenal Hub

When: 22 October 2025 at 18:00 - 22 October 2025 at 20:00