Community safety and enforcement news
Southwark calls on Cameron to speed up reforms to scrap metal industry following Hepworth theft
Published: 30 December 2011
Council chiefs have called on David Cameron to speed up urgent reforms to the scrap metal industry to combat the growing epidemic of metal theft across the UK.
Community wardens in Southwark first in London to get new powers
Published: 12 December 2011
Issuing fines for antisocial behaviour are among the new powers granted to Southwark Council community wardens today.
New helpline launched to reduce menace of hate crime
Published: 2 December 2011
A new phone number has been launched to help tackle hate crimes committed in Southwark.
Hundreds of people make their own Southwark Promise to improve community
Published: 16 September 2011
Hundreds of people have made their own "Southwark promise" setting out how they can improve their local community following the disorder in Southwark last month.
Council leader to continue community conversations at Surrey Quays
Published: 7 September 2011
Southwark Council leader Peter John, will join Southwark residents at the Surrey Quays shopping centre this Sunday.
London Met issues information for businesses
Published: 9 August 2011
The Metropolitan Police Service has dealt with several incidents of ‘copycat criminal activity’ across London which has resulted in over 100 arrests for criminal offences.
Southwark Council obtain the first gang injunction in the country
Published: 2 March 2011
An 18 year old from Peckham has been served with the country’s first ever gang injunction.
Residents to help end violence against women and girls in Southwark
Published: 25 February 2011
Local people will get the chance to help award grants to small groups with the best ideas for tackling violence against women and girls in the Peckham and Nunhead areas.
Fake Gucci bling lands Surrey Quays trader in prison for eight months
Published: 7 February 2011
A trader at Surrey Quays shopping centre has been found guilty of selling fake designer jewellery and sentenced to eight months in prison and ordered to pay costs of £10,000.
New night time team to be launched to tackle alcohol related violence in Southwark
Published: 10 December 2010
Ambitious new strategy to tackle violent crime includes new team to tackle late night violence
Safety advice for residents and visitors
Published: 25 November 2010
In the run up to Christmas, all London local authorities have been asked to remind local residents and visitors to remain vigilant to the terrorist threat facing the country.
Southwark project gets bronze award in national crime fighting awards
Published: 22 November 2010
A major community safety project in Southwark, which lead to the issuing of one of London's first ever group ASBOs targeted on gang members, has been voted one of the top three in the UK.
Disorder during fireworks period dramatically down from last year
Published: 17 November 2010
Figures for this year show a drastic drop in antisocial behaviour related to fireworks night.
Stay safe this fireworks night
Published: 28 October 2010
This year's free firework celebrations will take place on Friday 5 November with gates opening at 6pm and fireworks starting at 7pm.
Search and Rescue exercise on the River Thames
Published: 28 September 2010
A major search and rescue exercise will take place on the River thames on the evening of Thursday 30 September.
Ambitious plans to tackle violent crime in Southwark
Published: 6 September 2010
Southwark Council, as part of the Safer Southwark Partnership, is carrying out a major consultation with its residents on violent crime.
Southwark community wardens discover over 50 weapons in year’s worth of sweeps
Published: 2 August 2010
Southwark Council’s community wardens have recovered 51 weapons in the last twelve months, as part of their regular weapon sweeps across the borough.
Southwark project voted best in London in national crime fighting awards
Published: 6 July 2010
A major community safety project in Southwark, which lead to one of London's first ever ASBOs on gang members, has been recognised as the best in London, and has been shortlisted for an award.
