Holland

Burglary
S: To reduce residential burglary offences in the streets bordering Holland Road, Holland Park Gardens and the streets north of Holland Park.
M: Measured by the number of such crimes reported to police in these areas.
A: This can be achieved by high-visibility foot and cycle patrols, targeted use of stop and search tactics, and target hardening through crime prevention advice via social media and face-to-face community engagement events.
R: This number of these type of offences has risen over the summer months. Historically this type of crime tends to increase in the months leading up to Christmas, and also as the weather becomes warmer and windows are left open.
T: This will be measured and reviewed at the next WP meeting (every three months).

Issued 12 October 2026

Officers have been conducting hi-visibility patrols and community engagements across the ward
- Regular patrols in hotspot areas
- Talking to residence who have been a victim of burglaries regarding words of advice in the future and safeguarding.
- Talking to business owners, pub/café/shop staff about the goings on in the area as they are there all day every day and often have valuable intel.
- Constant contact between the safer business networks and street bobbies

Actioned 04 November 2026

Dangerous/Antisocial Cycling
S: To target dangerous/antisocial cycling on pavements on/around Kensington High Street and Holland Park Avenue.
M: Measured by number of fixed penalty notices issued, as well as anecdotal evidence seen by officers, WP members and local residents.
A: This can be achieved by joint operations with neighbouring wards targeting antisocial cyclists with education and enforcement, as well as use of social media to educate and inform the local public about traffic legislation.
R: This has been flagged up as a concern by WP members across the whole cluster for a number of months.
T: This will be measured and reviewed at the next WP meeting (every three months).

Issued 12 October 2026

E bike operation 10/02/2026 at Holland Park Avenue.

Actioned 04 November 2026

VAWG

S – Reduce violence related offences against women and girls
M – VOLT & SARA analysis to be carried out, they can accurately show where offences have occurred. Gain support with partner agencies in the area and deliver awareness. Gain Intel packages on known offenders
A – VAWG related events across the wards, crime prevention stands, Hi-Viz patrols, walk and talk, ask Angela in public houses, mobile patrols around transport hubs.
R – Relevant There is a Met Initiative to build trust and confidence with women and girl across London 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 12 October 2026

VAWG related event at Kensington High Street to offer women and girls crime prevention advice e.g. on drink spiking, domestic abuse and staying safe

Actioned 04 November 2026