Agenda item

Report of the Chief Superintendent, City of London Police

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Superintendent regarding violent crime from licensed premises during the period October - December 2020.

Members were informed that the theft of bags was a key issue with 84% taking place in pubs/bars in the City. Laptops left unattended were being specifically targeted and the City Police have put in place Operation _ working with licensed premises and offering bag hangers in order to mitigate these thefts.  

With regards to the Christmas period, it was noted that a robust Christmas campaign with Officers on the streets had seen a decrease in violent crime in November and December compared with previous years and were in the hours after pubs and clubs had closed.

A Member noted the increase in assaults against police constables in 2019 and members were informed that there had been an increasing trend in crimes against the police.

RECEIVED.