Key information
Request reference number: 739
Date of response:
Summary of request
You requested:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request the following recorded information:
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Any statistical data or reports held by MOPAC that relate to recorded crime in the London Borough of Croydon where individuals involved (as suspects, offenders, victims, or witnesses) were identified as asylum seekers, for the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024 (or the most recent 24-month period available).
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Any thematic or research reports commissioned, produced, or held by MOPAC since 1 January 2020 that analyse crime trends in Croydon in connection with asylum seekers, migration status, or Home Office–commissioned accommodation.
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Where asylum seeker status is not directly recorded, any aggregated datasets or analyses that use proxy indicators (e.g., immigration status, nationality, addresses linked to asylum accommodation) to explore crime patterns in Croydon.
Our response:
The Mayors Office for Policing and Crime does not hold any crime data or reports relating to asylum status in Croydon.
You may wish to make your request to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) directly who may be able to assist you further. You can make this request via their website at Request information about the police | Metropolitan Police.
Searches
To comply with this request, a thorough search or MOPAC systems has been completed. This included consultation with relevant policy areas including the Violence Against Women and Girls Team, Victims Team and the Strategy unit.