Have Your Say

Have Your Say

I wanted to provide an update regarding violence against women and girls, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

As part of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, we recognise the vital role that the public plays in helping us identify and tackle VAWG-related concerns within their communities. Listening to the experiences of women and girls provides valuable insight into where issues are occurring, enabling us to better target resources, problem-solve effectively, and make our communities safer.

Over recent years, we have seen increased trust and engagement between women and girls and the police. Reporting levels have risen, and our collective response continues to demonstrate our commitment to preventing and reducing violence against women and girls.

Previously, we utilised a Smart Survey titled "Have Your Say in Tackling VAWG", which was broken down by BCU area. This provided local officers with detailed information to support targeted deployments and problem-solving activity within their wards. The survey gathered valuable intelligence relating to:
• Specific locations and street names
• Times and days of concern
• Behavioural issues
• Environmental factors affecting feelings of safety
The survey also proved to be an effective engagement tool, supporting conversations between officers and members of the public during VAWG-related activities and deployments.

We are now pleased to confirm that this survey has now been launched on Met Engage. This aligns with the wider migration of public engagement activity onto Met Engage in accordance with Communications and Engagement guidance.

https://survey.metengage.co.uk/Survey/GUID/60ad7828-7a73-4eab-aab0-cfdbf87900f0

Met Engage has already proven to be an effective platform for communicating with members of the public who have signed up to receive updates and information about local policing matters. VAWG continues to be highlighted as a key concern by many communities, and this survey will provide an opportunity for the public to share their experiences and concerns directly with local policing teams. Responses will be accessible to local officers, enabling them to identify issues, create taskings, and take appropriate action where required.

We take violence against women and girls incredibly seriously and will do everything in our power to ensure those who commit these crimes see justice. Please visit our website for the latest advice and guidance. If you have been the victim or have witnessed a crime, it is very important that you report this as early as possible. We also provide advice for everyone on how to keep one another safe. 

We want your help to shape the future of policing across London. We are seeking your views on our new inclusion strategy to ensure that the Met is a police service that is trusted, representative and more effective at keeping London safe. You can have your say on our Inclusion Strategy consultation which runs until Thursday 26 November.