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Community Safety · EalingEaling Police Get New Powers to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
New Respect Orders, introduced on Monday 26 October 2026, will empower Ealing police and other authorities to impose stricter measures on adult offenders responsible for anti-social behaviour. These orders can include curfews, town centre bans, and unlimited fines.
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New £100 Fines for Loud Music and Vaping on Buses
Passengers on buses and trains across England now face new penalties for antisocial behaviour. Fines of up to £100 can be issued for loud music, vaping, and littering, with higher penalties for non-compliance on rail services.
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Policing · BexleyMet Police impose dispersal order in Thamesmead
The Metropolitan Police has implemented a dispersal order across several streets in Thamesmead, granting officers powers to move on individuals involved in antisocial behaviour. The order, authorised by Inspector Keen, is in effect for a limited period.
Bexley3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Community Safety · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest ASB reports rise as residents cite 'waste of time' reporting
Waltham Forest recorded over 40 antisocial behaviour incidents this summer, with formal police reports increasing in August. Residents express frustration, feeling reporting is ineffective, while the Met aims to improve services and plans local operations.
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Community Safety · BrentAce Café closes early again due to ongoing anti-social behaviour
Ace Café London will close at 6pm on Friday, October 16th, for the latest in a series of early closures due to persistent anti-social behaviour on the public highway. The café states it has not received adequate policing to address the issues.
Brent3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Community Safety · HounslowSouthall pensioner fears for life as council refuses rehousing
A vulnerable pensioner in Southall claims she is living in constant terror due to neighbour harassment, with her pleas for rehousing rejected by Hounslow Council, despite a ruling from the Local Government Ombudsman.
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Community Safety · HounslowHounslow Council told to rehouse vulnerable resident by Ombudsman
A vulnerable Hounslow resident, Ms A, who fears for her life due to alleged neighbour harassment, has been ordered to be rehoused by the Local Government Ombudsman. Hounslow Council has issued a 'not homeless' decision, stating responsibility lies with her housing association.
Hounslow4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
Community Safety · BexleyBexley Police Launch New Unit to Tackle Rising Anti-Social Behaviour
Bexley police have established a new neighbourhood officer unit to address a reported rise in anti-social behaviour across the borough. MP Louie French has met with Superintendent Chris Jones to discuss strategies for tackling the issue.
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Community Safety · SuttonCarshalton graveyard gates locked over drug use and aggression
Gates at All Saints Carshalton have been temporarily locked due to concerns over drug use and aggressive behaviour. Police requested the closure of two entrances following reports of antisocial behaviour and aggression towards the public.
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Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaNorth Kensington Tackles Anti-Social Behaviour
Residents in North Kensington are experiencing a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, including reports of sex in cars and drug use. A new CCTV camera is planned for Barlby Road to help identify offenders.
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Community Safety · BexleyBexley police use dispersal order against antisocial behaviour
Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in the Lesnes Estate area of Abbey Wood, Bexley. The order, active from September 18 to September 20, grants officers powers to address antisocial behaviour and disorder.
Bexley2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Community Safety · LondonEnfield dog owner fined £1,850 for persistent barking
An Enfield dog owner has been ordered to pay £1,850 in fines and costs after his dog's persistent barking led to a breach of a noise abatement notice. Enfield Council stated that continuous loud noise from dogs is considered antisocial behaviour.
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Community Safety · HaveringHavering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Havering Council is seeking public views on expanding a Public Spaces Protection Order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would grant officers powers to issue £100 on-the-spot fines for various anti-social behaviours, with potential court fines of £1,000 for non-payment.
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Havering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Havering Council is consulting residents on expanding a public space protection order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would allow officers to issue £100 fines for a range of anti-social behaviours, including public drinking, aggressive begging, and the misuse of e-scooters.
Havering3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Community Safety · SouthwarkSouthwark night patrol extended to 2027 with £600,000 boost
Southwark Council's night time patrol service has been extended until August 2027, backed by an additional £600,000 in funding. The uniformed officers respond to reports of violence against women and girls and anti-social behaviour across the borough.
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Community Safety · HaringeyTottenham car park where two women were murdered still unsafe, residents say
Residents and a shopkeeper in Tottenham say the B&M car park where Simon Levy murdered two women remains unsafe, with persistent antisocial behaviour, drug use and no police response. B&M and Tottenham Hotspur have promised security measures by the end of September, but locals report no changes since Sheryl Wilkins’ killing in August 2025.
Haringey5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 58
Community Safety · MertonMitcham street drinking PSPO expires with no replacement plan
Merton Council’s borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for street drinking expired on 25 July 2025, leaving police without powers to confiscate alcohol in Mitcham town centre. A café owner reports police calls 3-4 times weekly, while the council says it is gathering evidence but has no replacement plan.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent Council and police face calls to act on Alperton biker meet-ups
Residents in Alperton, Brent, are demanding action over weekly motorbike gatherings on Beresford Avenue, which they say cause persistent noise, litter and dangerous driving. Brent Council and police acknowledge the issue but enforcement remains limited, with the problem now referred to a multi-agency group.
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Community Safety · BrentAlperton residents demand action as weekly bike meets disrupt Beresford Avenue
Residents of Alperton’s Grand Union housing development say weekly motorbike gatherings on Beresford Avenue cause excessive noise, dangerous driving and litter. Brent Council and police confirm the issue is under review by a multi-agency group, but locals report little visible enforcement despite long-standing complaints.
Brent5 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Community Safety · EalingSouthall encampment cleared after weeks of safety fears on South Road
Residents and businesses in Southall reported drug use, litter and anti-social behaviour linked to an encampment near a derelict church on South Road. Police removed the site on 12 August 2026, and council teams cleared hazardous waste the same day.
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