Neighbourhood policing in Redbridge is delivering tangible results, with reductions in key crime categories, targeted action against antisocial behaviour and a continued focus on visible policing, community engagement and better outcomes for victims.
Overall neighbourhood crime is down 10% compared with last year and 55% over the past two years.
Robbery has reduced by 33% year-on-year, including a 44% reduction last month, while burglary has fallen by 18% and reported antisocial behaviour incidents by 20%.
The figures show the impact of visible, responsive policing, targeted enforcement and partnership working across Redbridge.
Officers remain committed to tackling issues that matter most to residents, businesses and visitors, supporting victims and holding offenders to account.
Positive outcome rates have also improved across a number of priority offences, reflecting continued work to identify suspects, gather evidence and secure justice for victims.
For Redbridge residents, this means safer neighbourhoods, fewer victims of crime and increased confidence in local policing.
Tackling serious violence remains a priority because of its impact on communities.
Following a recent stabbing outside Ilford Station, officers responded swiftly and arrested two suspects at the scene.
Both have since been charged and remanded in custody pending trial.
The recent stabbing on Ilford Lane also shocked the community.
This remains a live investigation with a number of arrests made and two males charged with attempted murder.
High-visibility patrols continue in affected areas, with officers working alongside local businesses, Redbridge Council and community partners to provide reassurance, gather information and develop longer-term solutions to reduce violence.
During Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week, from June 29 June to July 5, Commander Patel and Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Kaya Comer-Schwartz joined local officers on patrol in Ilford Town Centre.
The visit highlighted partnership work to tackle antisocial behaviour, e-bike misuse and violence against women and girls.
This builds on Redbridge’s involvement in the 'This Has to Stop' campaign, which combines enforcement powers, including Public Space Protection Orders, with education and partnership activity to challenge unacceptable behaviour and improve safety.
The Criminal Behaviour Order Panel continues to deliver positive results, securing 33 Criminal Behaviour Orders since it was established.
Only two individuals have subsequently reoffended, and both are currently serving custodial sentences for breaching their orders.
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- Chief Inspector Mo Mahmood, joint head of Redbridge Neighbourhood Policing.
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