London's anti-social behaviour hotspots named by Met Police
The identified town centre and high street locations include Stratford, Woolwich town centre, Finsbury Park, Croydon town centre, Shepherds Bush Green, Elephant and Castle, Seven Sisters and the West End.It will be a multi-agency operation by the Met, the mayor's office for policing and crime (MOPAC), local authorities and community partners.These
Hannah Wadey from business crime prevention body the Safer Business Network said when people felt safe, town centres thrived. According to the Met, the force has solved 163% more cases of shoplifting in the first six weeks of this financial year compared to last.It added that theft from a person was down by 15.6% and personal robbery down by 12.8% over the same period. Deputy mayor for policing and crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, said: "The safety of our town centres is more than just policing – it's about building stronger, more connected communities where everyone feels secure.
Of the 32 town centres and high street locations named as experiencing the highest levels of ASB, theft and street crime, the top 20 were: Barking Town CentreBrixton Town CentreCamden TownCatford – Lewisham High StreetCroydon Town CentreEaling Town CentreElephant and CastleFinsbury ParkWoolwich Town CentreIlford Town CentreKingston Town CentreRomford Town CentreSeven SistersShepherds Bush GreenShoreditch Town CentreSilver StreetStratfordWalthamstowWest EndWhitechapel
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