Knightsbridge & Belgravia, Westminster

Current local priorities

• Anti-social Cycling: To reduce anti-social cycling and related offences occurring around South Kensington station, THURLOE STREET and EXHIBITION ROAD SW7. This area has been highlighted as a hotspot for offences such as cyclists contravening red traffic signals and pedestrian crossings, and cycling on the footway, causing danger and nuisance to pedestrians. This can be measured by the number of such incidents reported to police in these areas, as well as by the number of Fixed Penalty Notices issued for cycling-related offences. This can be achieved by high-visibility foot and cycle patrols, targeted enforcement at identified hotspot locations, and education via social media and face-to-face community engagement events. This issue is prevalent across all areas of the borough, has been witnessed by officers on patrol and is frequently raised at Ward Panel meetings and by residents as an issue of concern. This will be measured and reviewed at the next Ward Panel meeting (every three months).
• Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) To reduce violence across Brompton and Hans Town ward, with a specific focus on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This can be measured by the number of such crimes reported to police. This can be achieved through targeted operations in violence hotspot areas, supported by high-visibility foot and cycle patrols and the strategic use of pulse patrols guided by intelligence-led policing. These measures aim not only to deter offending, but also to provide visible reassurance to the community. This is an issue of concern across London, and consultation with internal and external partners has identified it as an issue of concern to local residents. This will be measured and reviewed at the next meeting (every three months).
• Robbery: To reduce knife-enabled watch robberies in the streets surrounding Brompton Road and Sloane Street. This can be measured by the number of such crimes reported to police. This can be achieved by operations targeting robbery hotspot areas, high-visibility foot and cycle patrols, targeted use of stop and search tactics, and target hardening through crime prevention advice and engagement via social media. This issue has historically been prevalent across AW BCU, and previous years have seen the number of offences rising in the warmer summer months, when victim's watches are more likely to be visible. A number of these offences have received viral coverage on social media, and this type of crime continues to be a matter of concern for Ward Panel members. This will be measured and reviewed at the next Ward Panel meeting (every 3 months).