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Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in Your Community
We understand that anti-social behaviour (ASB) is not a "low-level" issue—it significantly impacts your quality of life and safety. In line with our A New Met for London strategy, we are prioritizing precise, community-first policing to target the behaviours that matter most to you.
Our Action Plan for 2026
• Precision Hotspot Policing: We have identified 32 high-priority town centres and high streets across London where we are deploying additional officers to target ASB, shoplifting, and street crime.
• Increased Visibility: We are strengthening our neighbourhood teams by ensuring every ward has a dedicated team of at least two officers and one PCSO. Furthermore, we have recently redeployed specialist ASB officers directly into these local teams to provide frontline expertise in managing persistent offenders.
• Operation Resolve (2025/26): Our current operational focus, Operation Resolve, specifically targets ASB and serious violence through a combination of increased patrols and intelligence-led operations.
• Zero-Tolerance Enforcement: We are utilizing the full range of legal powers, including Community Protection Notices (CPN) and Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO), to deal with prolific offenders. We also work with local councils to implement Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) and closure orders for problematic properties.
How to Report and Take Action
Your reports help us build the intelligence needed to secure warrants and justify increased patrols in your area.
• Report Online: Use the Met Police ASB reporting tool for non-emergency incidents.
• Call 101: For non-emergencies or to speak with your local team.
• Call 999: Always call 999 if a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger.
• Street Safe: You can also use Street Safe to anonymously report specific locations where you feel unsafe due to environmental factors like poor lighting or regular ASB.
We are committed to making London a safer place for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us keep your neighbourhood safe.
 Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website. If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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