In the past few weeks we had a rise in theft from cars to the east of Newham around Little Ilford ward and a rise in mobile phone snatches by men on bicycles around Canning Town and Beckton.
This week I’d like to highlight the fantastic work that Newham police carry out with our local young people and communities.
Over the past two weeks we have had events at Barking Abbey and Forest Gate police station to remember the sacrifice of others during the First World War, and, of note the 23 officers from this area who lost their lives in the Great War. Injuries
As new borough commander, I’m committed to tackling anti-social behaviour, which is one of the crimes that can make daily life unbearable for residents.
This week I’d like to highlight the fantastic work that Newham police carry out with our local young people and communities.
Around 7000 mobile phones are stolen every month across London and thefts of mobile phones account for around 70 per cent of all theft person offences.
This is my first article for the Newham Recorder following my arrival as the new police borough commander.
