Roxeth

DRUG OFFENCES/ASB

Issued 26 October 2026

Priority: DRUG OFFENCES/ASB
To reduce drug-related activity and associated anti-social behaviour within the ward through targeted enforcement and strong community engagement.

Drug use and dealing are key drivers of anti-social behaviour and are a significant concern for residents. Issues such as visible drug use, street-based dealing, and associated disorder negatively impact community safety, wellbeing, and public confidence. Feedback from community engagement and local stakeholders has highlighted this as a priority requiring sustained police attention.
We aim to:
• Reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour linked to drug use and dealing.
• Disrupt and deter drug-related activity within identified hotspot areas.
• Improve community confidence and encourage reporting.
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals involved in substance misuse where appropriate.
To tackle this, we will:
• Conduct targeted high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations at peak times.
• Use stop and search powers where grounds exist to disrupt drug-related activity.
• Gather and develop intelligence on suspected drug use, dealing, and associated ASB.
• Work in partnership with local authorities, housing associations, and outreach services to address underlying causes.
• Engage with residents through ward panels, community meetings, and reassurance visits.
• Utilise appropriate enforcement options such as Community Protection Warnings/Notices, dispersal powers, and arrests where necessary.
Identify and refer vulnerable individuals to support services, including drug treatment programmes.

Actioned 26 January 2026

VAWG

Issued 26 October 2026

The Roxeth Safer Neighbourhood Team is committed to improving the safety and confidence of women and girls across Roxeth Ward. This priority has been set in response to community concerns around harassment, intimidation, and unsafe areas within the ward.
To address this, the team will:
• Increase proactive patrols in identified hotspot locations, including transport hubs, parks, and areas with low footfall, to deter offending and provide reassurance to residents.
• Work closely with partners, including the local authority, community safety teams, and CCTV operators, to identify problem areas and respond swiftly to reports of threatening or harmful behaviour.
• Host regular community forums and engagement sessions where women and girls can voice concerns, share experiences, and work with the team to shape local policing activity.
• Provide crime prevention advice, personal safety information, and clear reporting routes to ensure residents feel better supported and informed.
• Continue to gather intelligence from the community and partner agencies to identify repeat perpetrators and address patterns of behaviour that disproportionately impact women and girls.
The aim of this priority is to create safer public spaces, strengthen community trust, and ensure women and girls across Roxeth Ward feel safe, supported, and confident in reporting concerns.

Local green spaces like Roxeth Rec and Alexandra Park are regular dog walking paths have been patrolled on foot by your local officers for reassurance. Working with Harrow Council and local Councillors Roxeth SNT aim to improve joint patrols to target Public Spaces Protection Order breaches as well as consider new locations for possible ‘Safe Havens’ for vulnerable peeple. We are in discussions to improve lighting and CCTV in the area with Harrow Councillors.
Crime prevention pop up stands have been held outside South Harrow Tube/Waitrose/Aldi/Roxeth Library and Costa Coffee again offering advice and reassurance.

Actioned 26 January 2027

Shoplifting

Issued 26 October 2026

Priority: SHOPLIFTING
To reduce shoplifting offences within the ward by working collaboratively with local businesses, retailers, and community partners.

Shoplifting has been identified as a key concern for local businesses and members of the community. It impacts trade, contributes to anti-social behaviour, and can be linked to wider criminality. Feedback from local engagement, including business forums and community contact, highlights the need for increased police visibility and stronger partnership working. We aim to:
• Reduce reported shoplifting offences within the ward.
• Increase business confidence in policing and reporting incidents.
• Identify and target repeat offenders through partnership intelligence.
• Promote crime prevention measures among retailers.
To tackle this we will:
• Conduct regular high-visibility patrols in key retail areas during peak offending times.
• Engage directly with shop owners and staff through regular visits and business drop-ins.
• Encourage businesses to report all offences and share intelligence (e.g. CCTV, suspect details).
• Work in collaboration with the Council, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), and store security teams where applicable.
• Support and promote schemes such as Auror, radio link systems, and information-sharing networks.
• Deliver crime prevention advice, including store layout, staff awareness, and use of security measures.
Identify and manage prolific offenders using appropriate policing powers and partnership interventions.

Actioned 26 January 2027