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Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029

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Croydon and Hillingdon councils have adopted their Community Safety Strategies for 2026-2029, outlining plans to tackle crime and enhance safety.

Croydon Council adopted its Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in July 2026, building on a reported four percent decrease in overall crime since 2023. Mayor Jason Perry highlighted significant reductions in personal robbery, knife crime, residential burglary, and shoplifting, according to Metropolitan Police data. The strategy focuses on tackling violence against women and girls, protecting young people, and creating safer neighbourhoods.

Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed its new Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in February 2026, developed through a strategic needs assessment and public consultation. Presented by Councillor Wayne Bridges, Cabinet Member for Community & Environment, the strategy outlines four key priorities, including creating safer neighbourhoods, tackling violence against women and girls, reducing serious violence, and preventing harm through early intervention.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council adopted its Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in July 2026. Source
  2. Croydon's strategy builds on a reported four percent decrease in overall crime since 2023. Source
  3. Mayor Jason Perry highlighted a 29% reduction in personal robbery in Croydon. Source
  4. Hillingdon Council's Cabinet endorsed its Community Safety Strategy for 2026-2029 in February 2026. Source
  5. Hillingdon's strategy was developed through a strategic needs assessment and public consultation. Source
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