Agenda item

Examination of crime statistics (attached):

Further to the information included in the agenda pack the following was highlighted:

·         The burglary figures in the pack go up to the end of November and show an increase of 23.3%, going up to the end of December the increase has reduced to 18.8%. Normally would have expected to see a seasonal rise.

·         The contract for Met Trace ends in April.

·         The police are looking to set up Partnership Problem Solving Group at a neighbourhood level. This is still at a very early stage, looking at who would be part of this other than the police and the council and able to contribute with the relevant skills.

·         Prostitution remains a priority in Upper Edmonton, lots of work is being undertaken, still using vehicle with anti-kerb crawling message. The focus is on kerb crawling and those who mind of control the prostitutes.

·         Work is being undertaken with McDonalds in Fore Street Edmonton; this includes council officers. Sadly, there has been a repeat of a previous incident today.

·         A10 speeding and car park meets at the retail park remain a priority. The police have been working with managers of the retail units, locking the gates has made a difference. Speeding from Southbury to the M25 is a priority for Traffic, better communication would be helpful on actions being undertaken.

·         Robberies in Enfield Town have received lots of social media attention. There were 10 police officers on duty at the end of last week beginning of this week, which has helped create a visible presence.

·         Serious Youth Violence remains the Mets number one priority

·         Members queries with the shift patterns as officers seem to be on and off at the same time. This is an issue that has also previously been raised as a concern. Erica advised that this allows officers to come together and be effective and provide an enhanced presence. Should there be large gatherings more than 2 police officers would be needed. However, the concern was noted.

·         There has been an increase in begging on the street in Enfield Town and other areas. The Public Protection Space Order states the behaviour must be aggressive and intimidating, but the word nuisance is also used. The police must provide a proportionate response, some are genuinely homeless, and some are part of serious organised crime gangs.

·         A member of the public said they were concerned that neither Southgate Green or Bowes was mentioned given there has been a fatal break in, speeding on the A406 and retail parks, prostitution and drug dealing. In response advised burglary is a priority in Bowes, all crimes must be reported so the police are aware and the DWO should be able to deal.

·         A further query was raised on a drop in one-hour event at the Dugdale Centre as part of the police’s enhanced contact centre sessions which was staffed by officers from Enfield Lock and tweeted on their twitter page. It was agreed that the twitter page should not have been used. Officers from Enfield Lock will not regularly attend, this contact session this is shared out.