Successful Operation Retail Activity in Kentish Town North & South

Dear Resident,

We want to update you on recent activity carried out by your local Kentish Town North and South ward policing teams.

Over a two-day period, officers conducted a targeted operation in areas known for shoplifting. This work was planned and led by Ward Sergeant Joe Panton, and carried out in partnership with local retailers including Sainsbury’s, CO-OP, and Holland & Barrett.

The operation delivered strong results, with three prolific offenders arrested:

We are pleased to report that at least two of these offenders are likely to receive custodial sentences.

What is a Criminal Behaviour Order?

A Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) is issued by the courts to tackle persistent anti-social or criminal behaviour. These orders:

In this case, the individual had been banned from entering the Kentish Town area due to previous offending, and their breach resulted in immediate police action.

Ongoing Work

While our teams continue to respond to daily incidents within the community and wider policing duties across London, we will be regularly carrying out Operation Retail in Kentish Town to take a proactive and robust approach to shoplifting and retail crime.

Reporting Information

Your support is vital in helping us tackle crime in the area. You can report concerns in the following ways:

If you have information about shoplifting or repeat offenders, please do let us know - your intelligence helps us plan targeted operations like this.