Munster — Neighbourhood Policing Team

To reduce drug dealing activity within Rylston Road, Kilmaine Road, Rowallan Road and environs.

Specific: Conduct targeted operations to disrupt and reduce visible drug dealing activity at identified hotspots within Munster ward. Engage local residents in reporting suspicious activity. Measurable: Increase in visible police patrols around identified hotspots. Increase stop and search positive action for drug offences in the ward. Achievable: Deploy dedicated ward officers, supported by plain clothes officer. Use intelligence-led policing and community input. Conduct regular patrols, and hold monthly review meetings to assess progress. Relevant: Reducing drug dealing improves community safety, addresses resident concerns, disrupts criminal networks, and supports wider Metropolitan Police Service objectives on drug harm and violence reduction. Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.

Set: 2026-06-26

To reduce speeding by motorists in Munster on key routes: Lillie Road, Dawes Road.

Specific: Address community concerns regarding excessive vehicle speeds on key roads by increasing police enforcement and visibility. Measurable: Aim to reduce reports of speeding within the locality and take enforcement action where necessary. Achievable: Implement a mix of high visibility patrols and targeted speed enforcement operations working in partnership with the local authority. Relevant: Speeding has been consistently raised by residents during ward panel meetings and directly impact community safety and quality of life, especially for vulnerable road users and pedestrians. Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with a formal review and evaluation from Ward Panel members at the next Ward Panel meeting.

Set: 2026-06-26

To reduce residential burglaries within the ward of Munster.

Specific: Address community concerns regarding residential burglaries by increasing police visibility, conducting crime prevention visits, and promoting target hardening measures. Measurable: Aim to reduce the number of reported residential burglaries and increase community engagement through crime prevention advice and patrols. Achievable: Deliver a combination of high-visibility reassurance patrols, proactive offender management, and partnership work with the local authority and housing providers. Relevant: Residential burglary historically rise during the months prior to the festive period and is highlighted as a key concern by residents during ward panel meetings, impacting feelings of safety and security within the community. Time-bound: Implement over a 3-month period, with progress reviewed and evaluated at the next Ward Panel meeting.

Set: 2026-06-26