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Canonbury

A local policing neighbourhood in Metropolitan Police Service

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Neighbourhood Priorities

Targeting street robberies occurring in Canonbury, we aim to reduce these further and target those carrying out violent crime.

Issue Date Sunday 19th May 2024

Carry out high visibility patrols in areas affected by robbery – particularly along Essex Road in order to deter would-be offenders. Patrols in area will also build relationships with those who live/work in the area and reassure residents.

Action Date Sunday 19th May 2024


Engagement and proactive patrols around Essex Road to prevent youth/gang related violence. High visibility patrols with regular weapon sweeps to prevent knife related crime.

Issue Date Sunday 19th May 2024

Carrying out weapons sweeps and high visibility patrols based on intelligence

Action Date Sunday 19th May 2024


This is currently a force-wide focus as the Met aims to attend all burglary calls in a timely manner. The area around St Paul’s Road is a focal point for this, and we aim to raise awareness of burglary and home safety issues.

Issue Date Sunday 19th May 2024

Carrying out high visibility patrols in the area with the aim of reassuring local residents and deterring burglaries. These happen locally at all times of day so patrols will reflect this. Officers will also be giving crime prevention advice to residents.

Action Date Sunday 19th May 2024


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