Burglary
Councils are currently discussing community safety strategies and crime statistics, with some reporting reductions in residential burglary.
Croydon Council adopted a new Community Safety Strategy in July 2026, reporting a 19% reduction in residential burglary based on Metropolitan Police data. Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed its 2026-2029 Community Safety Strategy in February 2026, which aims to address residents' concerns about burglary as part of creating safer neighbourhoods.
Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee scrutinised the Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual report in July 2026, covering community safety. A report to Enfield's Safer Neighbourhood Board in January 2026 indicated a general decrease in overall crime rates, though robberies saw a slight increase.
Key facts
- Croydon Council adopted a new Community Safety Strategy in July 2026. Source
- Residential burglary in Croydon saw a 19% reduction since 2023, according to Metropolitan Police data. Source
- Barnet Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee scrutinised the Safer Communities Partnership Board's annual report in July 2026. Source
- Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed a new Community Safety Strategy in February 2026. Source
- Enfield's Safer Neighbourhood Board received a report in January 2026 showing a general decrease in overall crime. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.