The Hounslow Community Safety Partnership Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Safer Communities Dashboard, discussions on Domestic Homicide Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews, and an update on the London Fire Brigade's contribution to the Safer Communities Strategy.

Safer Communities Dashboard

The board is set to receive an update on the Safer Communities Dashboard, which provides insights into crime levels and perceptions of safety within the borough. This dashboard allows for detailed geographical analysis of crime and comparisons with other London boroughs. The report indicates that Hounslow's overall crime rate is below the London average, although it is above average for specific crime types, usually by a minor amount. The dashboard also tracks public perception of the police, noting a recent reduction in positive perceptions across Hounslow and London. It highlights that Hounslow residents are reporting higher levels of worry about crime compared to the London average, despite lower crime rates. The recommendation is to note these crime trends and continue working on the Safer Communities Strategy and the Perception of Safety Delivery Plan.

Domestic Homicide Review/Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to understanding Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs). DHRs are statutory reviews focusing on cases where a person is killed by a partner or ex-partner. DARDRs, which are non-statutory, were introduced to broaden learning beyond homicides to include deaths where domestic abuse may have been a factor, such as suicides linked to coercive control or deaths from substance misuse connected to abuse trauma. The report aims to clarify the differences in their implementation and ensure the partnership is informed of any process changes and benefits arising from these reviews. The board is expected to note the changes in the DHR/DARDR process and ensure they are incorporated into future activity.

London Fire Brigade Contribution to Safer Communities Strategy

The meeting will also feature a presentation from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) on its contribution to Hounslow's Safer Communities Strategy. This session aims to provide the Community Safety Partnership Board with an understanding of the LFB's work across the borough and how its borough plan aligns with the council's community safety strategy. The LFB's role in delivering safety strategies, its risk reduction initiatives, and its community engagement and partnership activities will be discussed. The presentation will also outline future priorities and emerging risks. The recommendation is to better understand the LFB's role and actions within the borough and to continue working on multi-agency collaboration for the Safer Communities Strategy.

Any Other Business

Under Any Other Business, there are two items scheduled for discussion. Shahernaz Kargar is expected to provide an update on the Reducing Reoffending Plan, which has reportedly been delayed due to changes in probation services. Jacqueline Duke will discuss the CSP Development Day and confidential/public meetings.

Update on Safer Communities Information Sharing Protocol

A further item, scheduled for discussion in a part of the meeting where the public and press may be excluded, is an update on the Safer Communities Information Sharing Protocol. This protocol has also experienced delays, with a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) needing to be completed first.

CONTEST Update 2025-2026

The agenda also lists a CONTEST Update for 2025-2026. CONTEST is the UK's strategy for counter-terrorism.

The board members attending include Councillor Pritam Grewal (Chair), Councillor Gerald McGregor, Councillor Hina Mir, Mandy Skinner, Elliott Brooks, Steven Forbes, Permjit Chadha, Claire Gomm, Marija Kosanovic, Rachel Heydon, Jill Horsfall, James Rawlinson, Scott Pearsall, Christopher Durkin, Alexandra Johnson, Martin Waddington, Jacqueline Duke, Shahernaz Kargar, Mark Jarvis, and Jonathan Joseph.