‘It Delivers’: Crime Plummets in Burnt Oak and Colindale After Targeted Police Strategy

‘It delivers’: Crime plummets in Burnt Oak and Colindale after targeted police strategy

An initiative to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour has been a “success” on an estate in Colindale as anti-social behaviour has reduced 33%. The ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ strategy involves police arresting suspects and removing them from the area; followed by ‘Hold and Build’, where officers work long-term alongside other local agencies and community groups to ensure issue doesn’t return. Barnet was the first London borough to trial the scheme, …

Community safety scheme in Colindale deemed 'success'

In project’s first year violence against a person with injury is down 11%, reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter Kaya Comer-Schwartz visit to meet those involved in Clear, Hold, Build in Grahame Park in Colindale (credit Barnet Council) An initiative to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour has been a “success” on an estate in Colindale as anti-social behaviour has reduced 33%. The ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ strategy involves police arrest…

Police target rural crime in south Shropshire operation

Police carried out a targeted operation on Tuesday night, aiming to disrupt criminal activity and bolster crime prevention efforts.