Burnt Oak

Youth Violence

A holistic approach to reducing youth violence. Focussing on Safeguarding and understanding the exploitative nature of this crime type.

Issued 28 October 2025

Engage with local youth services and create a joined up solution to empower young people to make positive decisions, in regards to their safety.

Use of Stop and Search is an important tool but this should be objectively legitimate, based on solid intelligence. It should also have an understanding of the impact this power has on young people and action should be taken to mitigate any negative effect.

Analysis to be completed to understand the driving force behind youth violence (Gangs, Drugs etc.) and work should be undertaken to target the route cause of the problem, rather than solely the young people, who are often coerced into this behaviour.

Actioned 28 October 2025

Anti-Social Behaviour

A reduction in the volume of Anti-Social Behaviour in the areas around WATLING AVENUE (Burnt Oak Station) and the three large parks in that area (WATLING, SILKSTREAM and MONTROSE).

Issued 28 October 2025

Continuation of Operation Woodson which has had good effect for the first few months. This good work must continue.

Actioned 28 October 2025

Shoplifting

Since the opening of Tesco and Sainsburys a sharp increase in shoplifting has occurred. This has left the staff and community feeling vulnerable. All shops in the area are experiencing high stock lost which is costing business thousands.

Issued 28 October 2025

Develop intelligence around prolific offenders

Proactively target offenders and arrest/charge them

Work with community partners to share information and improve security within the stores

Use ASB legislation and Criminal Behaviour Orders to target the most prolific offenders. Banning them from the area if necessary.

Actioned 28 October 2025