Robbery and Theft - Person.

This will involve a presence around schools and ward hotspots such as Abbey Road crossing, Circus Road and Grove End Road. Plain clothes operation resources to be requested with the assistance of neighbouring wards. Foot and cycle patrols to deter and catch suspects. We will work with our schools officers to increase awareness and give crime prevention advice to staff, parents and students. Using internal reporting systems to gather and analyse intelligence to identify suspects.

Residential Burglary

Cocooning to continue following reports of burglary. Crime prevention advice to be given through engagement with the community across the ward. Foot and cycle patrols to deter crime where possible. Increasing use of local CCTV.

Theft From Motor Vehicles

To promote an increase use of steering wheel locks across the ward. Vehicle-cocooning following incidents will help us focus on crime hotspots and engage with problem-areas. Posters in local business and communal areas of buildings with permission of residents and building management. Increased use of CCTV following camera move requests with the council. We will also utilise our social media to promote awareness as well as conducting street briefings with council and community leaders.