Although not currently an issue on the Highgate ward, Violence and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) is an MPS priority.

Neighbourhood Policing Team to conduct both high visibility and plain clothes patrols in the Highgate area. This will provide the local residents with reassurance, visibility and allow them to interact with Police around crime prevention and any local recurring issues that we are not aware of.

Highgate is known for high value properties and vehicles and as such becomes a target for burglaries. The areas of note are around the Highgate Underground Station end of Archway Road.

Operation Frained is giving officers extra time, funding and resources to increase high visibility, plain clothes and reassurance patrols within these areas.

Highgate has seen an increase in shoplifting around Archway Rd and Highgate High St. Offenders are typically targeting high st chains such as Tescos, Sainsburys and Co-Op. However smaller independent retailers have also been targeted.

High visibility and plain clothes patrols within these locations, to identify and apprehend prolific offenders, whilst looking to progress these offences by obtaining Criminal Behaviour Orders against those involved. We will work closely with the retailer to develop ways of tackling the shoplifting issue, whilst also providing valuable crime prevention advice.