How the Community Trigger fights anti-social behavior
The Community Trigger is a powerful tool as it gives victims a say in the way ASB complaints are dealt with
Category Archives: Crime
ASB Awareness Week returns for 2022
This year’s campaign will focus on the impact of ASB on young people, and the importance of engaging with the wider public around the topic
Merton partners with Fearless campaign against youth violence
The council is pleased to support a new campaign which aims to help young people in the borough stay safe
Safer Merton shuts down another premises over anti-social behaviour
The Anti-Social Behaviour team has scored another rapid victory for residents as they secured the closure of another premises in the borough
Trading Standards warns against Council Tax rebate scam
Merton Council has become aware of a scam email circulating, concerning the rebate recently announced by the Chancellor
More CCTV and patrols to ensure safety in Wandle Park
Moves are part of a safety assessment which aims to ‘design out’ crime from the Colliers Wood park
Merton to sign up to Mayor’s Night Safety Charter
Council joins more than 20 other boroughs agreeing to promote women’s safety at night
Merton Hate Crime Strategy approved until 2026
Merton Council has approved its Hate Crime Strategy for 2022-26 and will launch it later this year in June as the borough joins with regional and national government, such as […]
Safer Merton shuts down unlicensed premises in Mitcham
Members of the ASB team were initially alerted by a local resident complaining of parties being held at a house
Spotlight on CCTV: making Mitcham safer
We now have a system of 212 public space cameras monitored by seven full-time staff across the borough