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Working together starts with reporting concerns to the right organisation. 👉 A quick guide: Brent Council deals with environmental and civil issues. Brent Council Police deal with crime, emergencies and incidents involving risk or harm. Making the correct report helps the appropriate agency respond as efficiently as possible.
🏡 Contact Brent Council For: Issues affecting the local environment or quality of life that are not criminal matters. ✅ Including: Fly-tipping and dumped rubbishPersistent noise nuisanceDamaged street furniture or faulty lightingAbandoned vehiclesNon-threatening neighbour disputesGraffiti where offenders are no longer present👉 Example: An alleyway is repeatedly being used for illegal dumping. ➡️ Report it to Brent Council. 👉 Example: Persistent loud music is disturbing nearby residents. ➡️ Report it through the Council’s ASB process.
🚨 Contact Police For: Any incident involving crime, violence or safeguarding concerns. ✅ Such as: Assaults or threatsDrug dealing or criminal activityPeople carrying weaponsDomestic abuseHarassment or stalkingSituations where someone may be at risk👉 Example: You witness someone carrying a knife. ➡️ Call 999 immediately. 👉 Example: You believe a property is being used to supply drugs. ➡️ Report via 101 or Crimestoppers. 👉 Example: You hear signs of a violent assault taking place. ➡️ Call 999 without delay.
⚖️ When Circumstances Change Some matters may initially be civil but become police issues if criminal behaviour develops. For example: A neighbour disagreement escalates into threats.Anti-social behaviour includes intimidation or drug activity.➡️ These should be reported to the Police.
🛑 Always Call 999 If: There is an immediate threat to life or safety.A crime is currently taking place.Someone requires urgent police assistance.
📞 Contact Information Emergency: 999Non-Emergency Police: 101Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111Brent Council: Online reporting for environmental and anti-social behaviour concerns.
💬 Easy to Remember 🏡 Environmental issues and nuisance → Brent Council 🚨Crime, danger and safeguarding concerns → Police By reporting concerns to the right organisation, residents help local partners respond effectively and contribute to making Roundwood a safer place for everyone. |