Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Councils are currently addressing youth re-offending rates and reviewing crime prevention partnerships and surveillance policies.
Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new Youth Justice Plan in September 2026, aiming to reduce re-offending rates for young people aged 10 to 18, a statutory requirement. In the same month, Greenwich's Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider the work of the Safer Greenwich Partnership, which coordinates local crime and disorder reduction efforts.
Earlier in 2026, Havering Council's Cabinet adopted a new policy in January for its CCTV and Body Worn Video systems to enhance compliance and improve administration of surveillance technology. In February, Tower Hamlets' Overview & Scrutiny Committee discussed tackling anti-social behaviour and strategies to reduce reoffending among young adults.
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is UK legislation that makes provision for the prevention and detection of crime and disorder. It places a duty on local authorities and police to work together to combat crime and disorder, and established Community Safety Partnerships.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27 in September 2026. Source
- Croydon's proven re-offending rate for children is 29.1%, lower than London and national averages. Source
- Havering Council's Cabinet adopted a new CCTV and Body Worn Video policy in January 2026. Source
- The Havering CCTV policy was approved at a meeting on January 14, 2026. Source
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