The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC)
The Mayor of London has important responsibilities for policing and safety in the capital, including overseeing the Metropolitan Police to make sure it provides an efficient and effective service for Londoners; investing in crime prevention activities; commissioning services to support victims of crime; and bringing together partners to tackle complex safety issues and their underlying causes. He delivers these through the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) - find out more about our work for London below.
Who we are
MOPAC is headed by the Mayor of London, and is responsible for policing in the capital, outside the City of London.
Kaya Comer-Schwartz is London's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.
Learn more about the work of our Victims' Commissioner, Claire Waxman.
The London Policing Board assists the Mayor in holding the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service to account on behalf of Londoners.
MOPAC sets the direction and budget for the Metropolitan Police Service on behalf of the Mayor.
London’s Violence Reduction Unit brings people across London together to better understand why violence happens and to prevent it now, and in the long-term.
Our plans and strategies
In his Police and Crime Plan, the Mayor of London sets out the priorities for policing and community safety in our city.
Find out more about the Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls strategy
Get involved with our work
Find out about the projects, organisations and services funded by MOPAC to prevent crime and support victims in London, as well as available funding.
Find out about our work with communities to help reduce crime and build confidence in policing.
Find guidance and toolkits aimed at raising awareness as well as preventing and reducing violence and crime in London.
Sharing our information
Explore the latest crime, policing and justice data for London and find out more about MOPAC's research.
Find out how we ensure that we do the right thing, in the right way, in a timely, inclusive, transparent and accountable manner.
See the latest news and publications from MOPAC.
Get in touch or find support
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