community safety
Councils are currently investing in dedicated enforcement teams and reviewing strategies to tackle rising crime rates and improve community safety.
Wandsworth Council approved £3.1 million in October 2026 for 25 dedicated police officers and an Integrated Enforcement Team to enhance community safety and tackle anti-social behaviour. Haringey is intensifying efforts to combat a nine percent rise in reported sexual offences and a 14 percent increase in stalking and harassment, as discussed at a Community Safety Partnership meeting in October 2026. Tower Hamlets Council's Development Committee refused a school hours change in October 2026 due to concerns over community safety, congestion, and transport impacts.
Southwark Council invested £600,000 in Night Time Patrols in September 2026, following data presented to the Council Assembly showing 41% of residents feel unsafe at night. Lambeth's Cabinet reviewed its Outcomes Framework in July 2026, identifying community safety as the weakest performing ambition, with only one indicator meeting its target. In September 2026, Bexley's Community Safety Scrutiny Project Sub Group began developing a project plan to review community safety and anti-social behaviour arrangements.
Southwark Council's Cabinet accepted recommendations from the Housing, Community Safety and Community Engagement Scrutiny Commission in March 2026 to enhance community safety. Harrow Council's Cabinet approved plans in July 2026 to recommission domestic abuse services, with a new contract valued at £2.395 million over five years. No future meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic. Community safety involves efforts to reduce crime and disorder and improve the quality of life in communities.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council approved £3.1 million in October 2026 to fund 25 new police officers and an Integrated Enforcement Team. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Haringey is addressing a nine percent rise in reported sexual offences and a 14 percent increase in stalking and harassment, noted in October 2026. Source
- Southwark Council invested £600,000 in Night Time Patrols in September 2026, after 41% of residents reported feeling unsafe at night. Source
- Lambeth's Cabinet found in July 2026 that community safety was the weakest performing ambition, with only one indicator meeting its target. Source
- Harrow Council's Cabinet approved recommissioning domestic abuse services in July 2026, valued at £2.395 million over five years. 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 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.