To reduce drug use in enclosed spaces on Lillie

Specific: Reduce drug use in enclosed spaces including building stairwells, car parks and communal areas in Lillie by focusing on hot spot locations, increasing police patrols, engaging with residents and taking positive action.

Measurable: Reduce drug related incidents in targeted enclosed spaces over a 3 month period. Conduct regular hi visibility reassurance patrols and take positive action where offences identified.

Achievable: Complete targeted patrols and engage with residents to encourage community reporting.

Relevant: Drug use in enclosed spaces harms residents quality of life and undermines community safety. Addressing this supports the Metropolitan Police Service’s goals of reducing harm, protecting vulnerable people and improving trust and confidence in the Police.

Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.

To reduce public order offences in Lillie

Specific: Reduce incidents of public order offences— such as aggressive behaviour and verbal abuse in Lillie Ward’s public spaces by targeting hotspot areas, engaging with community groups, and increasing police presence.

Measurable: Increase engagement within community spaces and utilise all available police powers including Community Protection Warnings and Notices.

Achievable: DWOs to engage with the local community, intervene early, and use enforcement tools when necessary. Work with community groups and local services to identify repeat offenders and resolve underlying issues.

Relevant Public order issues negatively affect perceptions of safety and discourage community space use. Tackling this issue supports the Metropolitan Police Service’s wider goals around neighbourhood policing.

Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.

To reduce violent crime offences in Lillie

Specific: Reduce violent crime incidents in Lillie Ward by focusing on hotspot areas, identifying and targeting repeat offenders, and working closely with community partners to prevent escalation, especially around youth violence and weapon carrying.

Measurable: Reduce violent crime incidents over the next 3 months. Increase stop and search and complete at least 3 weapon sweeps in hot spots.

Achievable: Combine uniform patrols, intelligence, community engagement, and partnership working (e.g. youth services, housing, CCTV teams). Use weapon sweeps, and targeted enforcement on known offenders or groups.

Relevant: Violent crime, particularly involving weapons or group violence, poses a direct threat to public safety. This work supports our goals on reducing harm, protecting victims, and strengthening community trust.

Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.