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- Crime Data · London
Westminster and Croydon lead London weapons offences
Westminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in London in September 2026, with 34 incidents each. Overall, 567 such offences were recorded across the capital that month, a rise of 18.8 per cent over the previous year.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 53 · Hype 65 - Violent Crime · City of London
E-bike rider collision leaves Hendon father with life-changing injuries
A father-of-three from Hendon, north London, has spoken of his gratitude to emergency services after suffering life-changing injuries when an e-bike rider knocked him into the path of a coach in central London. Victor Arotsky lost sight in one eye and hearing in one ear.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20 - Violent Crime · Westminster
Hendon man injured after Lime bike collision near Parliament
Victor Arotsky, from Hendon, was left with life-changing injuries after a Lime bike collided with him near the Houses of Parliament, pushing him under a coach. He went into cardiac arrest and was resuscitated by emergency services.
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Community Safety · BarnetHendon action nets fly-tips, Blue Badge fraud
A day of action in Hendon by Barnet Council and the Metropolitan Police Service resulted in the identification of ten fly-tips, the seizure of two Blue Badges, and one arrest. The operation focused on anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Community Safety · BarnetBarnet operation seizes Blue Badges, arrests wanted man
Barnet Council and the Metropolitan Police conducted an operation in Hendon and West Hendon, resulting in the seizure of two Blue Badges for suspected misuse, the arrest of a wanted individual, and the identification of ten fly-tips.
Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Community Safety · BarnetBarnet Council Renews Licence for Controversial Hendon Parklet
Barnet Council has decided not to remove a parklet located at 134 Brent Street in Hendon. The decision to renew the licence for the structure, which is outside Pita Street restaurant, was made during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, despite opposition from local residents.
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Community Safety · BarnetHendon parklet licence renewed despite resident opposition
Barnet Council has renewed the licence for a parklet outside Pita Street restaurant in Hendon. The decision follows opposition from Councillor Alex Prager, who cited resident complaints and a petition, but the council leader stated a contract with the owner must be honoured.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 30