Longlands

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) impacting the ward.

Issued 29 January 2026

High visibility vehicle patrols throughout shifts to tackle ASB across the ward, including intelligence led patrols to tackle ongoing issues.
Cycle patrols will also be conducted in the coming months to tackle issues arising from people on pedal cycles and in isolated areas, not accessible by vehicles.
Any persons identified to be causing ASB will be given warnings. Further action can be taken including Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC), Community Protection Notice Warning (CPNW), Community Protection Warning (CPN), arrest and charge if matters continue.

Actioned 09 April 2026

Motor Vehicle Offences - This is in relation to all motor vehicle offences including theft of and theft from motor vehicles and moving traffic offences (including speeding, driving with no insurance and driving not in accordance with a driving licence).

Issued 29 January 2026

High visibility intelligence led patrols
Plain clothes Patrols in impacted areas.
High visibility road operations utilising police systems to conduct, vehicle ownership, insurance and driving license checks.
High harm and persistent offenders will be targeted via pro-active patrols and intelligence led operations. Offenders will be brought to justice via arrest and outcomes including a Police Caution, Charges and sent to Court.

Actioned 09 April 2026

Burglary - The Ward Panel decided to keep this as a priority, particularly as this time of the year the number of burglary offences tend to increase.

Issued 29 January 2026

Intelligence led Burglary patrols around both residential and business areas.
Street cocooning, which involves door to door enquiries and CCTV trawls to identify offenders.
Street Briefings to raise awareness.
Communication through Met Engage to raise awareness and offer crime prevention.
Arrest enquiries for high harm offenders to reduce offending.

Actioned 09 April 2026