crime
Councils are currently addressing crime concerns primarily through licensing decisions and strategies to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Councils are currently addressing concerns about crime and public order primarily through licensing decisions for new and existing premises. In October 2026, Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granted an alcohol licence to Dr Cloud despite resident fears of increased crime. Similarly, in September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel restricted alcohol sales hours for a Tesco Express following resident objections.
Anti-social behaviour, particularly drug-related issues, remains a focus, with Barnet Homes reporting drugs as the most frequent issue in new ASB cases in April-June 2026. Enfield Council also addressed resident concerns in September 2026 regarding e-bike and e-scooter misuse, with local police teams seizing vehicles and making arrests. These discussions highlight ongoing efforts to manage public safety.
Councils are also investing in broader strategies to combat crime. Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved a £3.2 million investment in CCTV and AI technologies in September 2025, and Greenwich is set to double community safety enforcement officers. Discussions on crime trends and community safety are ongoing, with Barnet's Safer Communities Partnership Board meeting in September 2026 to discuss policing activity. No specific upcoming meetings on this topic are currently listed.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee granted an alcohol licence to Dr Cloud on 21 October 2026 despite resident concerns about potential increases in crime. Source
- Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel restricted alcohol sales for Tesco Express to 09:00-22:00 Monday-Saturday and 10:00-22:00 Sundays in September 2026. Source
- Barnet Homes initiated 18 new anti-social behaviour cases in April-June 2026, with drug-related issues being the most frequent. Source
- Enfield Police teams are actively seizing e-bikes and e-scooters across the borough, leading to arrests and confiscations, as highlighted in September 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council approved a £3.2 million investment in CCTV and AI technologies in September 2025. 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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.