You Said

In the previous 6 months there have been 125 notifiable offences showing that there has been no decrease over consecutive 3 month periods. These stations account for the majority of notifiable crime on the Central Line East group, with the 4 stations being in the top 5 of the 22 stations that is covered by the Neighbourhood team.

We/Our partners will:

Starting in January

• High visibility patrols will be undertaken at key times including peak hours and close of traffic patrols.
• Education of staff in reporting crime will also be addressed through regular liaison and staff workshops.
• Posters outlining consequences of anti-social behaviour to be displayed at stations.
• Policing activity will be focused on days and times when offences are more prevalent

You Said

Analysis has been carried out with respect to pedal cycle thefts across the Central Line East NPT for the previous 6 months shows that there have been 33 crimes recorded that relate to theft of pedal cycle, theft from pedal cycle or criminal damage of cycle in this period.

We/Our partners will:

Starting in January

• Review CCTV that covers the bike sheds and racks of all stations to ensure that it is fit for purpose and assist in any ongoing enquiries.
• Review the lighting of the bike sheds and racks to ensure that it is suitable to assist in crime prevention and any enquiries that are on going.
• Contact the London Underground to request a poster campaign advising commuters of the potential consequences of leaving their pedal cycles at stations for a prolonged time period.
• Consider the re sighting of bike sheds & racks.
• Encourage London Underground staff to patrol bike sheds and racks.
• Strengthen relationships with Metropolitan police and Essex police Safer Neighbourhood teams in communication with regard to persistent local pedal cycle thieves.
• Positive arrest policy for any individuals caught going equipped or stealing pedal cycles.