Millions of people rely on London's transport system – we want to make it as crime-free and safe as possible.
Keeping crime low on our transport system
London's transport system is a low crime environment. The risk of becoming a victim of crime is at its lowest level since recording began five years ago.
Improving safety
Since being elected in May 2008, the Mayor has implemented a range of initiatives to improve safety – from introducing over 500 additional patrolling officers to banning alcohol consumption on public transport. These initiatives have delivered results and we are determined to build on them.
Bus-related crime
- Since 2007 there has been a 30% reduction in the volume of bus-related crime in London.
- During 2010 there were 10,000 fewer offences on the bus network than in 2007.
- Bus-related robbery has fallen 47% in the same period – over 2300 fewer robbery offences.
Crime on the tube
- On the tube, there has been a 20% reduction in the volume of crime since 2007.
- During 2010 there were 3300 fewer offences on the tube than in 2007.
- Robbery has fallen by 33% since 2007 – 76 fewer offences.
For 2011/12 the Mayor will strengthen policing on the transport system with 413 additional police officers working at busy transport hubs and on busy routes, providing enhanced enforcement capability, also vital in the lead up to the Olympics.
Clamping Down on Fare Dodgers
TfL have enhanced 50 Revenue Protection staff on London’s bus network with additional powers. These enhanced powers, granted by the Police Service under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) assist in dealing with a range of anti-social and other issues on the bus network.
Since launch of the CSAS scheme in May 2011, there have been 38 CSAS specific intelligence led deployments resulting in 640 penalty fares, 470 prosecutions, 45 CSAS related offences and 2 Penalty Notices for Disorder.
In addition, TfL has also worked with the British Transport Police to accredit a small group of Revenue Control Inspectors on London Underground with similar powers around anti-social behaviour.
Currently the accredited officers have not used powers for traffic direction but may become useful to provide additional resource and support to bus operations during the Olympics.
The CSAS scheme is also reviewed annually to ensure the powers granted are appropriate and are regularly utilised.
Community Safety Plan 2009/10
We have a four-point strategic plan to improve safety and security on London’s transport network.
Read our Community Safety Plan.
A low-crime environment...
As passenger numbers continue to rise, we are committed to continue making London's transport system a safe and low crime environment for the many millions of people who travel on it each year.
To achieve this, we are investing in further initiatives to drive down crime and improve safety so passengers can move around London safely and enjoyably and make the most of everything our great city has to offer.
Our shared vision is to create a transport system that is safe, and feels safe for everyone – for our staff, for passengers on public transport, for people walking, cycling and driving, for residents, visitors, tourists and commuters and to make the system accessible for Londoners who may not travel because of fear and anxiety about crime and anti-social behaviour.
>Bus crime is at a five year low.
