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Current Priorities
Issue
Following the recent Mortlake PLG, it was agreed that tackling violent crime would remain a ward priority. This is also related to drug related violence, which continues to cause issues within the ward.
Action
High-Visibility patrols have been conducted within busy areas of the ward. Street-a-week sessions will be planned and adertised to target areas where residents feel most vulnerable.
Issue
Following a recent increase in commercial burglaries, it was agreed in the January PLG meeting that Burglary would remain a ward priority.
Action
Ward Officers have conducted Hi-Visibility patrols in areas that have had recent offences. In addition to this, visits have been made to a number of businesses within the ward to provide crime prevention advice as well as reassurance to business owners.
Issue
There has been a continuance in theft from motor vehicle and theft of motor vehicle in the recent months within the ward, crime prevention patrols to be conducted and offer reassurance to members of the public along with targeted Patrols in the hotspots.
Action
Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and promoting of crime prevention through social media and engagement with owners of vehicles at highest risk.
Update - Crime prevention signage has been installed in areas that have had recent offences.
Street-A-Week event held in Elm Bank Gardens.