- In the year to April 2017, there were over 275,000 calls related to antisocial behaviour made to the Met —a 13 per cent rise on the same period in the previous year[1].
- The Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan identifies tackling antisocial behaviour as a mandatory priority for every London borough[2].
- In 2014, the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014[3] introduced new simpler, more effective powers to tackle antisocial behaviour. The Act saw the end of the Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).
What are the underlying causes of antisocial behaviour in London?
Why does antisocial behaviour affect some parts of London more than others?
What are the key challenges in tackling antisocial behaviour in London?
The Police and Crime Committee will tomorrow examine the extent and scope of antisocial behaviour in London and look at the steps that have been taken to address the issue.
The guests are:
- Paul Dunn, Chair, London Antisocial Behaviour Advisory Service
- Janine Green, Managing Director, Resolve ASB
- David Millar, Chair, Hammersmith & Fulham Safer Neighbourhood Board
- Molly Blackburn, Programme Manager, Victim Support
- Joe Joseph, Director of Resident Services, Peabody
- Kuljit Bhogal, Joint Head of the Housing Team, Cornerstone Barristers
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 5 July from 10:00am in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or YouTube
Follow us @LondonAssembly and take part in the meeting discussion using #AssemblyPolice and #antisocialbehaviour
Notes to editors
- London Datastore.
- A safer city for all Londoners – Police and Crime Plan 2017-2021, March 2017.
- Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, 13 October 2013.
- Full Agenda papers.
- Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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