Press Release

Combating ASB

How we’re working with you to tackle ASB

Good neighbour agreements
Tenants and Residents Associations (TRAs) from four estates in the borough are working with Homes for Islington (HFI) to set up ‘good neighbour agreements’. The agreements spell out what both HFI and residents need to commit to in order to prevent anti-social behaviour on their estates.

The agreements are up and running at Peregrine House, Haslam Close, the Mayville Estate and the Brecknock Road Estate. If you would like more information contact your local area office

Crack house closure
Police closed down a suspected crack house in Halton Mansions off Essex Road, following complaints from neighbours. Witnesses claimed people frequently visited the flat in the middle of the night to use crack cocaine.

Officers found drugs paraphernalia in the flat and the occupant was moved out. PC Ruth Norman, of St Mary’s Safer Neighbourhoods team, said: “Residents can finally have peace and quiet and feel safe when they step outside their front door. I would like to thank the Anti Social Behaviour Team from HFI, and residents for their bravery in coming forward, providing statements and volunteering to give evidence in court.”

ASB eviction
A resident of Leiston House on Gillespie Road was evicted in December from his flat after continually causing ASB. There were serious allegations of drug dealing and violent incidents at the flat. HFI worked in partnership with Highbury West Safer Neighbourhood Team and local residents to bring about the eviction.

Paintball gang brought to justice!
A gang who used a paintball gun to fire into the lenses of CCTV cameras on the Marquess Estate was brought to justice when officers raided a home in Oronsay Walk and recovered a high powered paintball gun. In total, the gang took out 11 CCTV cameras causing £40,000 worth of damage.

Sergeant Mark Rutherford, of the Canonbury Safer Neighbourhoods Team, said: "The cameras are there to provide security on the estate and protect people – particularly young people – from becoming victims of crime. I hope the seizure of the gun will prevent further damage to cameras."

Hate crime
A hate crime is a crime or harassment motivated by hatred of another person simply because of their race, gender, colour, religion, disability, age or sexuality. Domestic violence is also classed as a hate crime. If you are the victim of, or have witnessed an incident of hate crime and feel uncomfortable going to the police then you can report the incident in person or by telephone at the Lyon St area housing office or at eight other sites around the borough.

Did you know?
New figures announced by the Borough Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Bob Carr, have shown that you are less likely to be a victim of crime today than at any other time in the last 10 years!

• Since April 2007, the total crime in Islington has dropped by 17 percent. In other words there have been 5000 less crimes compared to last year.
• There were 330 fewer burglaries a drop of 13 percent this year.
• Violent crime has dropped by 19 percent – 560 fewer assaults.
• There has been a 16 percent reduction in robberies - 214 fewer crimes compared to last year.
• Motor vehicle crime has gone down in the last year with 922 fewer crimes.
  

For more information please email the Hate Crime desk on hatecrimereports@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 3434.