Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Islington/Arsenal

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @MPSArsenal

Current Priorities

Issue

Designated officers patrolling in and around the Emirates Stadium during match days. Officers also briefing both male and female staff and stewards before each match, providing resources on how to report and receive support, education on what VAWG is and encouraging them to report incidents.

Action

Dedicated officers to assist with policing inside and outside the stadium. Briefings with catering staff and stewards.
Officers to engage with female fans outside of the stadium. Patrols after the games to provide reassuarance patricularly with evening games.

Issue

Increased reports from residents and council that Anti Social Behaviour is occuring in the park and the surronding areas

Action

Officers to increase hi-visibility patrols using the a mixture of ‘engagement and proactive patrols. This will including joint working with relevent partnerships.

Issue

Increased reports and complaints that drug users are congregating in Gillespie Park N5 to use drugs and cause ASB.

Action

High vizability patrols, days of action, officers will work with Community saftey officers and Park Guard to deter this. Officers will utilise ASB powers when necessary to mange those causing harm in the area.

Upcoming Events

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Arsenal Hub

When: 22 October 2025 at 18:00 - 22 October 2025 at 20:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Arsenal Hub

When: 4 February 2026 at 18:00 - 4 February 2026 at 20:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Arsenal Hub

When: 18 May 2026 at 18:00 - 18 May 2026 at 20:00