Robberies and Violence Against Women and Girls
Due to our recent CAP meeting VAWG/Robbery has been brought up as a priority for the ward due to VAWG related incidents increasing such as exposures and robbery. Officers will aim to find the affected areas and target them effectively by providing High Visibility patrols an crime prevention literature. Officers will work towards reducing Violence Against Women And Girls by focusing patrols in areas where women/girls feel most vulnerable. There will be contact points available for members of the public to walk and talk with officers.
Priorities set at ward panel meeting on 08/02/2025.

Over the Last month, officers have conducted targeted patrols in REDWALD ROAD and HOMERTON ROAD that as shown through intelligence have higher robbery rates. Alongside patrols officers are actively stopping members of the public and providing crime prevention advice, specifically telling members of the public to put their phone away at bus stops.

In Regards, to the low coverage when it comes to CCTV and little to nothing lighting on HACKNEY MARSHES, Officers are now working closely with hackney council, canal river trust and other agencies to combat the crimes that are happening in the Hackney Marshes. Over the last month there has been an Environmental Audit Meeting in the Marshes that allowed police and other agencies to discuss what the problem is and how to work towards solving it.

The meeting led to hedges being trimmed down and clearing out some of the areas under the bridges, which will act as a deterrent due to the area being more open rather than hidden. There is a potential for bringing in solar powered lights however due to an endangered species of bats this may not be possible.
Update added 16/03/2025. Next Update will be provided on/around 08/04/2025.

At our last CAP meeting Ward panel members have asked the team to work towards reducing the amount of cyclists on the footpath it was mentioned that this is specifically a problem on HOMERTON HIGH STREET. Officers will be aiming to educate cyclists on road traffic laws due to most individuals not being aware that it is an offence to cycle on the footway. Officers are aiming to organise a day of action with traffic Officers provide literature on Traffic laws.
Priorities set at ward panel meeting on 08/02/2025

Officers have increased their foot patrols on HOMERTON HIGH STREET while also stopping those cycling on the footway To explain and educate them on why they should not be on the footway and how this could pose a danger/inconvenience to those walking.

The team continues to work closely to educate members of the public on the road traffic laws linked to cyclists and foster a stronger sense of community
responsibility.
Update added 16/03/2025. Next Update will be provided on/around 08/04/2025.

Theft of Motor Vehicles
The ward panel members have asked the team to work towards reducing motor vehicle crime across then ward.
Officers will aim to provide intelligence led patrols in key areas and will provide members of the public with crime prevention advice linked to keeping vehicles safe.
Priorities set at ward panel meeting on 08/02/2025.

The Police Neighbourhood Team has been actively engaged in combatting motor vehicle crime within the community. This is being tackled through increased patrols and checking vehicles that seem to be abandoned or match the description of a stolen vehicle. Officers are providing high visibility patrols to deter and prevent vehicle crime, while also speaking to members of the public on how to avoid broken windows by not leaving any items in the vehicle or parking the vehicle in an area with light and high foot flow to deter individuals from targeting that vehicle. Recently, Officers have partnered with the Hackney vehicle nuisance team to conduct patrols over the ward for reassurance and prevention, This has led to multiple PCN's being given.
Update added 16/03/2025. Next Update will be provided on/around 08/04/2025.