Crime in the town centre has been of increasing concern for businesses and local residents over the last 18-months, and the council has been pushing hard for the more visible on the ground presence policing presence that the area so badly needs.
Word from the Cabinet
Cllr Dr. Mahamed Hashi, Lambeth Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, said: “I have been joining community meetings in Brixton alongside senior council staff to hear local people’s concerns, and to ensure the council plays its enforcement and community support role.
“But the police lead on tackling crime and the feeling in the community is that a lack of officers tasked to the town centre, who can build community relationship and understand where the challenges are, has negatively impacted on them and local businesses.
“The council has public protection officers out every day to deter crime and reassure locals, CCTV running to monitor and gather evidence, and a street engagement team to support people with drug-related issues.
“These teams are all working in the town centre to improve the situation. We now welcome this extra and essential policing pledge which we feel will really make the differences that local people both need and deserve when it comes to tackling crime.”
Town centre teams
Brixton, along with six other town centres has been identified today by the Met as having the highest volumes of thefts and robberies in London. Ninety extra officers will be added to the six town centre teams in response, it has been announced.
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