Issue - meetings

To receive an oral report from the Borough Commander.

The Borough Commander outlined the seven MOPAC targets and the progress against each.  It was noted that the largest contributor with over 2000 crimes was burglary.  This was likely to increase with the Autumn season.  Criminal damage was declining, with the majority of cases taking place in the police station.    Motor vehicle criminal damage was at 60% however these were potentially attempted theft.  Robbery was showing a reduction against our 4 year target but was experiencing an upward trend in the short term and the police were targeting individuals.

The statistics for violence with injury now had a different reporting means therefore this figure had now increased; however this was not necessarily an overall increase just that reporting criteria had changed.  The majority of data was gathered in conjunction with the London Ambulance Service.  The activity in Romford Town Centre was monitored and liaised with Licensing.  It was noted that there was an increase in crime at the end of the month, which coincided with pay-days.  There was an increased resource at these times of the month.  Peaks were generally at the weekend.

It was noted that Romford was previously in the top 5 of violent crimes, now with the success of Operation Omega the area was now outside the top 20.

Discussions were had about the increase in domestic violence reporting.  The Sub-Committee requested an update on the domestic violence strategy at the next meeting.

The Sub-Committee noted the report.