Gang crime and drug related anti-social behaviour around the Vauxhall gardens estate. Concerns have been raised to the local SNT regarding youth violence and gang associated crimes such as drug dealing and knife crime. Local SNT aim to gather information and complete proactive patrols and operations to tackle this issue.

The team frequently patrol the area using a range of tactic to disrupt those involved in offences. This includes making use of intelligence led stop searches, weapons sweeps and premises searches which have been authorised by the courts

Vauxhall businesses have raised concerns about Anti – Social behaviour and violence around the Vauxhall area following the closing of Night Clubs, Bars and other venues in the Vauxhall area. Local SNT are aiming to increase presence in the area during leaving times and assist local security with moving on individuals who are Anti-social or behave in an unacceptable manner and to make proactive arrests where required. Officers also aim to reduce the amount of robberies and theft snatches at the location by a using a mix of partnership working and high visibility patrols and operations.

the team have increased the number of patrols completed during the key times and frequently change their shifts to ensure they are on duty during these times. The team has worked closely with local businesses and have made good use of local CCTV to identify those committing offences and arresting them. We have also successfully bid for additional resources from outside of the area to also patrol during key times

Officers aim to improve relationships with the local community in the Vauxhall ward. This will be to attend more community events and organise more engagement opportunities for the local community to attend and engage with the local safer neighbourhood team.

The team continue to engage with the local community through events and visits to local key locations such as Vauxhall City Farm