Issue - meetings

Report of the City of London Police.

The Committee considered a report of the City of London Police regarding violent crime from licensed premises during the period ?

The Chairman drew attention to the graph analysis of violence in the City over a 12-month period as requested by Members at the last meeting to reflect trends. Members were advised that these figures were the overall crime figures and did not only cover licensed premises which presented a worse overall number.

It was noted that there was an increasing trend for violence (with and without injury) over the 12-month period but that this had been decreasing in the last three months. However, this did not include figures for the Christmas period which had not yet been finalised.      

In response to a query asking the Committee what figures were required in this report, the Chairman stated that quarterly figures on violent crime at licenced premises were needed. Whilst Members agreed it was interesting to see the overall crime figures, it was agreed that these were not relevant to the Committee. It was noted that the report was not provided in the correct format and the Town Clerk agreed to recirculate the new report templates to the relevant Officers.

RECEIVED.

Report of the City of London Police.

The Committee considered a report of the City of London Police regarding violent crime from licensed premises during the period 19 June to 31 August 2018. The following comments were made:

·         Members were advised that Members were advised that the report covered a period of 72 days whereby there were 48 violent offences. During this period, a total of 163 promoted events were held at City premises and one crime occurred during a promoted event.

·         It was noted that of the two red premises listed on the traffic light scheme, one was a new premises which was receiving assistance from the British Transport Police and the other premises did not sell alcohol.

·         A Member noted the previous request that previous data be provided to Members in tabular form.

·         In response to a query regarding alcohol related crime in the City, Members were advised that crime at licensed premises was low, but alcohol related crime had increased since last year. Members agreed that short, medium and long-term data was needed to show trends. Inspector Peacock confirmed that the COL Police could produce the data for comparisons. 

·         A Member wondered whether learning from the active move to lower crimes from promoted events could be transferred to bring down crime at licensed premises. Members were advised that the COL Police actively work with premises developing action plans which are monitored and adjusted when necessary. It was noted that the COL Police hold regular forums to provide videos on tactics and de-escalation for managing drunk patrons which are well attended.

RECEIVED.