Canons — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
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Recorded crime — June 2026
69 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (41): ▲ 28 (68%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Anti-social behaviour16 · 23%
- Violence and sexual offences16 · 23%
- Burglary9 · 13%
- Public order7 · 10%
- Vehicle crime6 · 9%
- Other theft5 · 7%
- Drugs3 · 4%
- Theft from the person3 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
40 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified24 · 60%
- Unable to prosecute suspect12 · 30%
- Awaiting court outcome4 · 10%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Anti-Social Behaviour
The priority for ASB in Canons Ward is to reduce disorder and strengthen community safety through regular high‑visibility uniformed patrols, proactive weapon sweeps, and environmental checks in hotspot areas. Officers will engage directly with residents, businesses, and community groups to gather intelligence, provide reassurance, and deliver targeted crime‑prevention advice. Partnership working with local authorities, housing providers, and youth services will support a coordinated response aimed at addressing underlying issues, improving public confidence, and decreasing ASB‑related and Violence Against Women & Girls incidents.
Set: 2026-06-01
Burglary
To target burglary hotspots on the ward in an aim to deter any potential burglaries through increased crime prevention awareness. Visit every victim of this crime type and offer crime prevention and target hardening advice. Use social media platforms to give crime prevention advice. High Visibility patrols in predictive crime mapping locations. Traffic operations targeting offenders using vehicles in crime. Targeted patrols in predictive crime mapping hot spot areas. Extensive Crime prevention advice given to all victims of this crime. Crime prevention messages to be sent out on social media (twitter) and to all residents using Met Engage.
Set: 2026-06-01
Motor Vehicle Crime
We will target motor vehicle crime—including interference, theft from vehicles, and theft of motor vehicles—through regular uniformed patrols in identified hotspots to deter offending and reassure residents. Officers will deliver targeted engagement events and provide tailored crime‑prevention advice to drivers, residents, and businesses, helping reduce opportunities for offending and improving awareness of vehicle‑security measures. By maintaining a visible presence, working with community partners, and encouraging the reporting of suspicious activity, we aim to reduce incidents, strengthen local confidence, and create a safer environment for vehicle owners across Canons Ward.
Set: 2026-06-01
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
All Metropolitan Police Service neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Metropolitan Police Service.