Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Islington/HighburyCurrent Priorities
Issue
There has been an increased report of resident's vehicles being broken into and items being stolen.
Action
Hi vis mobile patrols within the area to recognise any offenders.
'Street a week' patrols to begin where officers will focus on targetted streets, providing crime prevention advice and high visibility patrols.
Officers to work with the ASB team to patrol the ward during unsociable hours.
Officers are also working with the council to bid for CCTV in these areas.
Issue
There has been an influx of reports in regards to theft. This includes phone snatches and theft of a pedal cycle in and around Highbury Fields.
Action
Officers to conduct hi vis patrols in and around Highbury Fields to identify these offenders.
Officers also to engage with the community by providing crime prevention advice via leaflet drops and door to door knocks.
Officers are also arranging a community events which include a bike marking event and property marking event to provide reassurance to residents and help protect their property.
Issue
Violence agaisnt Women and Girls is a Met wide priority and officers are aware that women and girls may feel unsafe in large open spaces such as Highbury Fields. Our aim is to reduce violence against women and girls and provide reassurance to our community, encouraging residents to report these incidents and have the resources to be able to report
Action
Officers to conduct hi vis patrols in and around Highbury Fields including the ASB team and our community safety officers. Officers will be providing crime prevention advice through leaflets drops and will be hosting community events such as Walk and Talks, in order to engage with female residents and find out where they feel unsafe and work with our partners to tackle these issues. Officers and the council are working to increase lighting in darker spaces.
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: Birchmore Hall
When: 29 April 2025 at 18:00 - 29 April 2025 at 20:00
Walk, Talk and Do
Female officers ‘buddying up’ with women from their communities to go out on patrol in open spaces, to discuss their experiences, concerns and reflections.
Where: Aberdeen Park N5
When: 6 May 2025 at 13:00 - 6 May 2025 at 14:00
Bike marking scheme
A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.
Where: Highbury Fields
When: 9 May 2025 at 14:00 - 9 May 2025 at 16:00
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: Birchmore Hall
When: 24 July 2025 at 18:00 - 24 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: Birchmore Hall
When: 20 October 2025 at 18:00 - 20 October 2025 at 20:00