Victim support

 
 

Dealing with crime

The Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan Police is responsible for policing in the Capital. If you wish to report an emergency, phone the police, ambulance or fire services immediately on 999. To report a crime other than an emergency you should contact your local police station. View the details of your local station.

Community Safety in Westminster

The Council's Community Safety Team work with key partners (the Metropolitan Police Force, the Inner London Probation Service and the Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster Health Authority) to reduce crime and disorder in Westminster. The Community Safety Team publish the Crime and Disorder Strategy. In brief the Team is responsible for:

  • developing our approach to tackling crime and nuisance in the City
  • a comprehensive CCTV strategy
  • a multi-agency approach to enforcement in Westminster
  • production of the City-wide Community Safety Plan and the 15 Local Community Safety Plans (specific to each of the 15 police sectors in the City)
Chinese Liaison Police Officer

A Chinese Liaison Police Officer is stationed at Charing Cross Police Station.

Victim Support

There are currently 37 Victim Support Services Schemes and 12 Crown Court Witness Service projects in the London Region. The nature of the work carried out by local schemes is constantly developing and expanding to meet the needs of victims. Victim Support provides services for local Victim Support Schemes and Witness Services in London to enable them to offer the best possible support to victims of crime and witnesses at Crown Courts. VSL's offices in Southwark operate with eight staff. It is a registered charity managed by a Council which is partly elected by the London Schemes.

Anti-Terrorism

The London Prepared site tells you about how London is checking that all its plans and procedures can stand up to any type of terrorist threat. It aims to give the latest news and information by signposting all front-line organisations.

Crime Prevention

The Crime Prevention website and The Home Office both provide a practical guide to crime prevention giving advice and contact telephone numbers for information on personal safety; home, property and vehicle security; racial harassment; and alcohol and drug abuse. Click on the crime prevention issue below that interests you:

  • Car Crime (50KB)
    Simple car crime prevention advice and a downloadable card to leave in your car when unattended to deter criminals.
Other Links

For resources specifically in Westminster the Council has access to two databases. These are the Community Information System and/or for those with a disability there is WELDIS.