The Community Safety Partnership is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss the development of a new community safety strategy, review the latest strategic assessment of crime and disorder in Haringey, and receive updates on priority areas including anti-social behaviour, hate crime, violence against women and girls, and serious violence. The meeting will also cover statutory responsibilities such as reducing re-offending, Prevent, and substance misuse.

Developing a New Community Safety Strategy

The partnership will consider the approach to developing a new Community Safety Strategy for 2027 onwards. This strategy will be informed by a comprehensive Strategic Needs Assessment (SNA) to identify current and emerging community safety threats. The proposed approach includes a detailed data collection framework, analysis of crime and social data, and extensive community and stakeholder engagement to ensure the strategy is evidence-led and reflects local priorities. The development process is planned to take seven months, culminating in the publication of the strategy and associated delivery plans.

Haringey Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2026

A key item on the agenda is the Haringey Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2026. This report summarises the key findings regarding crime performance in the borough. It notes an overall increase in crime of 2% in 2025 compared to the previous year, and a 4% increase compared to a three-year baseline, which is higher than the 3% reduction seen across London as a whole. The assessment highlights continued pressure in high-harm crime types, with drug offences increasing sharply by 43% and sexual offences rising by 9%. Conversely, acquisitive crimes such as residential burglary, theft from the person, and theft from motor vehicles have seen sustained reductions. Violence Against the Person increased overall by 5%, but specific categories like non-domestic violence with injury and youth violence saw reductions. Knife crime decreased by 18% and gun crime by 9%. Recorded domestic abuse rose by 10%, and hate crime increased by 4%, with notable rises in disability hate crime and racist and religious hate crime. The report concludes that partnership activity remains intensive, with a continued focus on violence reduction, vulnerability, exploitation, drug supply, anti-social behaviour, and community reassurance, supporting the emphasis on high-harm crime types and place-based hotspot approaches.

Clear, Hold, Build Initiative

An update will be provided on the Clear, Hold, Build (CHB) initiative, specifically focusing on progress in the Northumberland Park area. The presentation will outline the structure of operational delivery groups working across themes of People, Premises, and Place, and will include an overview of reported crime levels and a SWOT analysis. Haringey is noted as the only borough in London with two CHB sites, both of which straddle neighbouring boroughs. The Metropolitan Police Service is reportedly seeking to adopt CHB as an operating model for crime and disorder reduction.

Priority Reports: ASB, Hate Crime, VAWG, and Serious Violence

The partnership will receive highlight reports on four key priority areas:

• Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): The report details progress in strategic and operational integration, victim-centred outcomes, and multi-agency effectiveness. Achievements include the establishment of an ASB strategic group, the signing off of an ASB policy, and the implementation of a Closure Panel and Cuckooing Protocol. There is a noted increase in ASB cases where mental health vulnerability is a significant factor, and a task and finish group will focus on this issue.
• Hate Crime: The report outlines progress in raising awareness, increasing reporting, and improving support for victims, in line with Haringey's 'No Place for Hate' strategy. Actions include establishing a multi-agency Graffiti Partnership Group in response to antisemitic graffiti in Markfield Park and developing a communications project to reinforce reporting mechanisms. Challenges include low confidence from affected communities in reporting crimes and rising tensions linked to international socio-political developments. Priority areas for the next quarter include Hate Crime Awareness Week and developing the Hate Crime Strategy.
• Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): The report details progress in the Coordinated Community Response (CCR), including updated training for Safe Havens and the recruitment of new venues. The CYP Education programme, 'Protect Our Women' (POW), has delivered sessions in primary and secondary schools. Haringey offers a range of VAWG services, including Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) and refuge accommodation. The report highlights significant challenges with the recommissioning of specialist services and increased vulnerability of women involved in sex work in the Fore Street area. A new Multi-Agency Support for Sex Working and Sexually Exploited Women (SWASE) Panel is being piloted.
• Serious Violence: An update will be provided on the Violence and Vulnerability Reduction Action Plan (VVRAP) for 2025/26. The VVRAP aims to drive consistency and develop minimum standards in violence reduction work across London. The 2026 Strategic Assessment indicates reductions in several serious violence measures in Haringey during 2025, including robbery, knife crime, and youth violence, although overall Violence Against the Person increased. The VVRAP covers eight thematic areas, including governance, analysis, safeguarding, community engagement, victim support, diversion from violence, and tackling violence against women and girls.

Statutory Responsibilities

The partnership will also review its statutory responsibilities:

• Reduction of Re-offending: The meeting will discuss the need to establish a formal governance structure for adult reoffending, as current oversight is considered insufficient. It is proposed to endorse the formation of an Adults Reducing Reoffending Board (ARRB) to provide structured governance, performance monitoring, and risk management for adults within the criminal justice system. While Children and Young People's (CYP) reoffending is subject to robust governance, a significant oversight gap exists for adults.
• Prevent: The report covers Prevent activities for Q3 2025-2026, noting that performance is exceeding expectations in most areas, with the exception of Reducing Permissive Environments. Actions include updating the Venue Hire policy and using the Public Services Partnership Group (PSPG) to address concerns around venues engaged in concerning narratives. Challenges include reduced funding for Prevent and a lack of a Community Engagement Officer for the period January to March 2026.
• Substance Misuse: An update will be provided on the Combating Drugs Partnership objectives. The report indicates progress in engaging residents in treatment, with the number of residents in treatment on track to meet the annual target. However, continuity of care from prison to community treatment is noted as a challenge. The report includes data on outreach engagements and signposting activities.