Harringay

Drug related activities within Finsbury Park - Reference PMP/8890/26

Location is known for large groups congregating and actively dealing drugs. These groups intimidate park users and discourage them from using the park at certain times of the day. Finsbury Park is specifically being targeted in the Southern side of the park from the Cafe onwards.

Key Issues -
Persistent loitering and gathering of groups
Suspected drug supply and distribution
Area becoming a known hotspot for ASB and criminality

Issued 27 April 2026

Increased high-visibility patrols in the identified hotspot
Deployment of plain clothes / proactive teams to gather evidence
Use of stop and search powers where grounds exist
Consider Section 35 dispersal orders during peak periods
Targeted operations with drug units / borough task force

Actioned 28 July 2026

Falkland Road/Corner Cafe Anti Social Behaviour - Reference PMP 8892/26

Concerns raised around groups of men loitering on the street potentially involved in dealing and consuming drugs. Residents do not feel safe and are intimidated walking on the street.

Issued 27 April 2026

High Visibility patrols to be conducted to deter offenders and offer reassurance to public.

Plain clothes patrols to be completed to deter any anti social behaviour.

Actioned 28 July 2026

Anti Social Behaviour in Harringay Passage - Reference PMP/8889/26

This ward priority focuses on Anti Social Behaviour & Drug related issues within Harringay passage. Officers have received reports that Harringay Passage is being used as a congregation point for individuals engaged in ASB and suspected drug activity.

Issued 27 April 2026

Conduct targeted high-visibility patrols in Harringay Passage
Use stop and search powers where grounds are met
Deploy plain clothes officers for proactive identification of drug activity
Consider dispersal powers (Section 35) to address loitering groups

Actioned 28 July 2026