ARE THE POLICE DOING ENOUGH IN NEWHAM?
Fear of crime can affect people's lives just as much as the reality of
crime. Recent research has shown that although crime rates are falling,
public confidence in policing is also falling. In response to this the
Met Police and their partners in Newham have started to refocus their
energies on reducing the fear of crime.
When we talk about crime we are also referring to
activities such as vandalism, graffiti, noise nuisance.
Recent research conducted by the Police Federation has suggested that property related crime i.e. burglaries could rise by up to a quarter as a result of the recession. (BBC, 2009) Automatic Security Gates is one preventative measure to secure a house or commercial premises from such estimated rises in crime. Business related crime is also seeing an unfortunate increase which is also being attributed to the current economic climate. Keyholding among other security related services can prevent and deter criminals from committing such crimes. A business in Newham recently made several workers redundant without proper prior notification. We recommend that businesses in this situation seek employment law advice to limit the backlash that they may receive from employees. In this instance, Newham Police were called out to the business as the situation between employer and the employees was getting out of hand. It's fair to say that throughout Newham the force do an excellent job of maintaining security and order, and in this respect they take a lead from the security services Doncaster provides. Throughout this borough a very high standard is maintained of which they can be justifiably proud and Newham maintain a similar standard. The fear of crime can affect other aspects of people’s life’s and one of these is when selling a house or home. Any conveyancing solicitor London will tell you that if the house you are selling is in a known high crime rate area or is suspected to be near, the price and interest for that house will be less than if it was in a better location. Crime in the Newham area has the potential to affect not just individuals but businesses too. Businesses in high crime rate areas may decide to invest more money in services such as security. Commercial property solicitors may also feel the pressure as less commercial property sales may complete due to purchasers/businesses being wary of buying in an area known with a high crime rate. Newham Police have a close relationship to local solicitors and law firms. We often call on their services when a suspect is taken into custody. Solicitors in Wimbledon and other London districts close to Newham offer a quick response time when their services are called upon, which makes our job a lot easier as questioning can commence sooner rather than later. Newham Police are often called out to domestic disturbances which if handled by the individuals appropriately could be handled without the interference of the police. If a disagreement is with a divorce solicitor Hampshire it’s important to go through the correct routes to resolve the issue and not try and resolve it yourself. The police in Newham are called out numerous times to disturbances which can range from arguments involving contesting a will , a partner, money issues and many others. We urge people to settle their disputes amicably as these comparably minor acts of breach of the peace can be a drain on police resources. Although Newham Police are based in London, sometimes we have to call on the help of legal services outside of the London area. If a suspect has their own solicitors in Staffordshire it is their right to receive that service from them, however this has implications where there is a long lead time between detaining a suspect and their interview.
The everyday
things that happen in every neighbourhood, that affect the way we live
and the way we feel about where we live.
Reassuring people who live, work or visit Newham is not
just a problem for the police, it involves Newham Council, Newham Crime
and Disorder Partnership and many other local agencies. It also
involves you - we need you to report crime, report vandalism and
graffiti, and take sensible measures to protect yourself and your
family.
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