Reduce theft of motor vehicle

Traffic operation are currently being undertaken by local ward officers with officers from the Roads Transport and Policing Command (RTPC). These operations are being run every month and the use of ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition system) is being utilised.

To reduce residential burglaries within the Borough of Richmond Upon Thames.

Burglary hotpsots have been visited by officers from the local ward. SNT have taken over initial contact between victims of burgalry and the Burglary Investigation Teams. High Visiblity Patrols have been increased since spike over the Christmas period. There has been a significant reduction in burglaries in the area due to more patrols in the area, which has also resulted in zero burglaries being reported for over a month.

To reduce theft by shoplifting within the town centre.

Regular patrols along George Street due to having numerous stores which have all experienced a number of shoplifting incidents recently. Better collaboration with business owners to secure evidence at the earliest opportunity.

Working wth Met Intel departments to identify trends.

Officers from other departments and specialist units have been provided funding for high visibility patrols in Richmond Town Centre where recently, a number of proific shoplifters have been arrested and are serving custodial terms.

Shoplifting has seen a reduction in Richmond and this has been as a result of more visible policing. Officers are working on building cases against prolific offenders with a view to applying for banning orders.