Community Safety in London

London Crime & Disorder Reduction

A consistent approach to crime and disorder prevention and community safety is an ideal - a clear understanding of what the problems are, the best ways of tackling them, adequate resources to do the job and effective programme delivery.

This is not to say that one size fits all; as each area has its specific needs but these can be catered for within a framework of systematic programme development based on good practice .

Details of crime prevention work in London can be found on the web pages of the individual London Boroughs. Each of these boroughs is undertaking a range of activities to reduce crime and disorder in their municipality.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act received Royal assent on 15 September 2011. Chapter 2, parts 4 and 5 apply specifically to the London region (Metropolitan Police District). Part 4, which will probably be implemented in December 2011, establishes the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPC). The Act will make the Mayor (and the Deputy Mayor, if the Mayor chooses to appoint a Deputy Mayor) directly accountable to the public for policing performance in London, under the scrutiny of the Greater London Assembly. more>>>

New Commissioner - A Political Appointment

The appointment of Bernard Hogan-Howe as the new chief police officer of the Metropolitan Police is a political act. To quote from The Telegraph newspaper "It is easy to see why Bernard Hogan-Howe appealed to Conservative politicians looking for a new Metropolitan Police commissioner." Mr Hogan-Howe cannot be blamed for his popularity amongst the politicians of the right but, because of his 'blue rinse attraction' he will need to prove to both his colleagues and the communities at large that he is not merely a political stooge.

Boris Johnson announces appointment

He will know that he is neither the first choice of the Metropolitan Police Authority nor the Home Office selection committee - who both appear to have selected the outspoken and highly experienced Sir Hugh Orde. He will consequently be aware that the decision by the Home Secretary to recommend his appoint to Her Majesty (that's the way it is) was a wholly Conservative party political decision.  more>>>

The Future of London Crime Reduction

The development of both London borough (local) services and regional services will be significantly affected in the next two years. more>>>>