Agenda item

Report of the City of London Police

The Committee received a report of the City of London Police detailing recent operation activity. The following points were noted:

-       The increase in anti-social behaviour was likely due to a new method of reporting. Officers undertook to ensure this was the case, and include similar explanations in the report in future.

-       The use of SARA profiles was being reinstated, following a recommendation by HMIC, including for the project to reduce thefts of cycles and scooters.

-       A reduction in gym thefts was seen as positive, although it was acknowledges that a fall could often be linked to the arrest of an individual.

-       The Christmas Campaign, Operation Present, would commence at the end of November.

A Member (Crime Prevention Association) expressed his concern that the trends were seen to be up across a number of areas. It was felt that this was in line with national trends, and that the City of London Police were still achieving good relative results.

The Chairman asked for the inclusion of statistics and analysis for cybercrime that affected victims in the City in future iterations of the report.

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