The Safer Neighbourhood Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 9th June 2026, was set to discuss crime data, updates from ward panels, and receive questions for the Superintendent. The meeting also included the election of a new Chair for the Board.

Election of Chair

The Board was scheduled to elect a Chair for the 2026/27 municipal year. Nominations received in advance of the meeting were Mrs Marlene Price (BEM) and Mr Charles Hyde. The election was to be decided by a secret ballot of voting Board members.

Safer Neighbourhood Board Data Pack and Supporting Analytical Information

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated for the discussion of the Safer Neighbourhood Board Data Pack, presented by Police Representatives. This pack, which was attached to the meeting papers, contained analytical information related to crime statistics. The previous meeting's minutes, held on 17th March 2026, were also scheduled for agreement.

The data pack provided an overview of crime types and their trends. It indicated that between December 2025 and the end of April 2026, there were 632 burglaries, a 3.2% increase compared to the previous 12 months. Robbery offences stood at 324, showing a 4.3% decrease over the same period, though April 2026 saw a 32.8% increase compared to March 2026. Theft of motor vehicles saw a 7.8% increase over 12 months, with a 13.3% rise in April compared to March. Theft from motor vehicles experienced a significant 19.1% increase over the 12-month period and a 48.9% rise in April compared to March. Sexual offences saw a 9.6% increase over the year, with a 2.9% decrease in April compared to March. Violence with injury offences remained relatively stable, with a 0.4% decrease over 12 months and a 5.8% increase in April compared to March.

The data pack also detailed crime by ward. Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward recorded the highest number of burglaries with 55 incidents. For robbery offences, Wandsworth Town had the highest count with 37 incidents. Balham ward reported the most instances of theft from motor vehicles, with 66 recorded. Battersea Park ward had the highest number of thefts of motor vehicles, with 26 incidents. Tooting Broadway ward recorded the highest number of sexual offences with 30 incidents. Wandsworth Common experienced the highest number of violence with injury offences, with 94 incidents.

The report also included results from a Trust and Confidence Survey, which indicated a 2% fall in trust in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in Wandsworth, with similar declines in other measures such as treating everyone fairly, being relied upon to be there, listening to concerns, doing a good job, and dealing with issues.

Questions for the Superintendent

Board members were invited to submit questions for the Superintendent by noon on 5th June 2026. These questions and their corresponding answers were to be presented during the meeting.

Stop and Search Update

An update on Stop and Search activities was scheduled to be provided by Andrew Healey, the Stop and Search Lead.

Custody Update

No written update was provided for the Custody update on this occasion.

Ward Panel Chair Comments and Updates

The Board was scheduled to receive information from the Ward Panel Chairs and their updates. These reports, attached to the meeting papers, provided insights into local issues and policing activities across various wards.

Reports from ward panels highlighted concerns such as drug use and dealing in Arthur Court, leading to a fire in the block. Residents in Furzedown raised concerns about youths targeting children with mobile phones, and police confirmed increased attention to this area. Nine Elms reported ongoing anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues near the US Embassy and around New Mansion Square, with a request for a joint Police and Council action plan. Shaftesbury & Queenstown noted ASB on estates involving loud music and threatening behaviour, with advice to report such incidents to 101. Southfields reported a successful meeting with a record number of attendees and new officers. Thamesfield noted that their Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) would soon be at full strength, with agreed ward priorities including theft and violent crime. Tooting Bec's Chair, Kirsten Botting, had been elected as a local councillor, and a new chair was to be chosen. Tooting Broadway reported a trend in pickpocketing and planned operations including live facial recognition. West Hill noted a sharp increase in vehicle crime and ASB, with concerns about drug dealing and the need for more CCTV. West Putney examined a reported spike in violence, with questions raised about the briefing of neighbourhood officers.

Several wards did not submit reports, including Lavender, East Putney, Northcote, Roehampton, and Wandle. Vacancies for Ward Panel Chairs were noted in South Balham, St Mary's, Trinity, Wandsworth Common, and Wandsworth Town.

Any Other Business

A section was allocated for any other business that the Board wished to raise.

Date of Next Meeting

The date of the next meeting was scheduled for 7th October 2026 at 6.30 pm at Wandsworth Town Hall. Further meetings were also scheduled for 9th December 2026 and 25th March 2027.