Camden Council has boosted the number of Community Safety Enforcement Officers to create new town centre teams, helping to deter criminals and improve safety in the borough’s busiest areas and across Camden.
The teams will operate seven days a week in Holborn & Bloomsbury, Camden Town, and Kilburn. They can also be rapidly deployed to other areas across Camden as required.
The additional officers come as part of a £1million investment announced in the council’s budget earlier this year, enhancing the council’s commitment to clamping down on a range of offences such as retail crime, anti-social behaviour, drug activity, and environmental crime.
Community Safety Enforcement Officers have a broad range of powers and can issue fines for offences such as alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, illegal street trading, and fly-tipping. They may also have more powers in areas with Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs). They work in partnership with the police to gather intelligence, deter criminals, and reassure communities.
This brings the total number of Camden’s Community Safety Enforcement Officers up to 50, enhancing visibility across the whole borough and increasing resources to support residents or businesses in areas where issues may persist.
Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, said: “We’re committed to making Camden a safer place for everyone. We know that issues such as anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping have a serious impact on anyone living, visiting, or working in Camden – and I’m delighted to welcome more officers to deter offenders, work with our community partners, and take action.
“Not only will you see our new town centre teams patrolling hotspot areas, but this investment means more officers will be visible across the whole borough to support residents with anything they are concerned about.”
Anyone concerned about anti-social behaviour is encouraged to report issues online or call 020 7974 4444. In an emergency, call 999.
