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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Jason Perry
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Jason Perry, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Community Safety · Croydon
Croydon Council proposes outsourcing CALAT adult education service
Croydon Council is recommending the outsourcing of its adult education service, CALAT, a move that could put 197 jobs at risk. An independent review found the service's current financial model unsustainable, projecting a 20 per cent budget deficit.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council proposes cuts to council tax support
Croydon Council is considering significant cuts to its council tax support scheme, potentially reducing discounts for disabled residents and single parents. The proposals aim to save between £3.6m and £12m annually as part of a 'Best Value' intervention.
Croydon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon to pilot electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters
Croydon Council is set to trial electronic tagging for repeat offenders later this year, aiming to deter shoplifting by monitoring their movements in restricted areas. The pilot follows a significant number of thefts in the town centre.
Croydon5 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council ends 13-year developer levy holiday
Croydon Council is set to end a 13-year period where town centre developers paid no Community Infrastructure Levy. New rates will apply to schemes of 10 homes or more, with smaller developments facing a higher charge.
Croydon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40- Community Safety · Croydon
Croydon Council to replace vandalised memorial tree in Norbury Park
A memorial cherry tree for a guide dog named Star in Norbury Park, Croydon, has been vandalised. The tree was planted nearly three years ago by Paul Harman, who is visually impaired. Croydon Council has committed to replacing the tree.
Croydon2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council proposes GPS tags for repeat shoplifters
Croydon Council plans to trial GPS ankle tags for persistent shoplifters, banning them from the town centre. Nearly 4,800 thefts were reported in the last year. Funding is not yet confirmed, but the council says the scheme could deter repeat offences.
Croydon4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30