Crime has been a problem in Islington for many years but our Safer Neighbourhood Team comprising of residents, organisations and the police, work hard to improve the situation.
Mobile phone crime is a big issue at the moment with criminals literally swooping in on victims using smart phones, they use bikes to aid their crime and to make a quick escape.
The recent spate of mindless ‘keying’ (car-scratching with keys) in St Mary’s streets drove residents to distraction with some people having to send their cars into repair several times. Councillor Susan Buchanan was contacted by many residents and relayed their concerns to the police, she then kept the residents updated on any progress. With the help of CCTV police now appear to have tackled this problem, I’ve been told an arrest has been made and the problem has abated.
Witness Confident
Crimes at all levels can impact on our lives creating frustration or fear. A charity ‘Witness Confident’ (see link on right) was launched in 2009. It includes an interactive Street Violence map where residents, witnesses and victims can log incidents in the area which can help connect crimes and mark those that may otherwise not be reported. http://www.witnessconfident.org/
St Mary’s Safer Neighbourhoods Team
The Metropolitan Police have a website with a special section on the St Mary’s Safer Neighbourheads Team. To keep updated with the latest problems and actions in your ward area visit: http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Islington/StMarys and download the priority report.