Golborne

Knife Point robberies around Canal, Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove
S – Golborne has seen several recent incidents of knife point robberies involving youth as well as wider BS gang tensions.
M – VOLT & SARA analysis to be carried out, they can accurately show where offences have occurred. Gain support and work with YET and Youth Clubs in the area and deliver awareness. Gain Intel packages on known offenders
A – A mixture of Hi – Viz and plain clothed patrols on the ward, weapon sweeps, Intel led warrants to target prolific known offenders, outside resources like TSG, VCTF and mounted to assist in targeted patrols of the ward, stop & search.
R – This a relevant to Golborne due to the mixture of gangs in close proximity to each other and the violent crimes occurring on the ward. There is a real potential for the loss of confidence between the police and the community and must be treated as a priority.
T- To be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting..

Issued 25 September 2025

Several arrests have been made by proactive units have led to a reduction in the amount of knife point robberies in area. Patrols continue, with Officers conducting stop/searches, weapon sweeps and making use of CPW/CPNS in area. One knife recently found near the blue pitch in Golborne as a result of a weapon sweep.

Actioned 25 December 2025

S – To reduce the drug dealing and associated ASB in Swinbrook Estate and environs
M - Drug offences like possession and supply can be measured by looking through crime reports and stop and search records for the ward. ASB can be measured by airspace and CAD or any crime reports that emanate from an ASB CAD. We can also listen to anecdotal reports at our ward panel meetings as the residents are quite aware of drug hotspots.
A - This will be attained by a mixture of high visibility and plain clothes patrols in and around drug hotspots on the ward. We will apply for warrants where drug intelligence is relevant.
R. The ward panel consider this a priority and want police to treat it as such. Measurable statistics and intelligence support this.
T – To be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting.

Issued 25 September 2025

Several closure orders have been granted a magistrates court has led to a reduction in complaints from residents. Work is ongoing now we have identified several new addresses that potentially are being cuckooed

Actioned 25 December 2025

S – To reduce the impact of youth related ASB in Golborne Road
M - Youth ASB can be measured via home visits, ASB warnings, CPWs and CPNS. ASB can be measured by CAD or any crime reports that emanate from an ASB CAD. We can also listen to anecdotal reports at our ward panel meetings as the residents are quite aware of hotspots.
A - This will be attained by a mixture of high visibility and plain clothes patrols in and around hotspots on the ward
R. The ward panel consider this a priority and want police to treat it as such. Measurable statistics and intelligence support this.
T – To be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting..

Issued 25 September 2025

Use of CPW/CPNS to disrupt the group causing ASB, along with progressing crim dam and theft investigations. Enforcement of CPN breaches to continue as well as work with youth engagement to divert though on the periphery of crime

Actioned 25 December 2025