The Community Safety Partnership meeting was scheduled to discuss the development of a new community safety strategy, review the Haringey Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2026, and consider priority reports on key areas of concern. The meeting also planned to address statutory responsibilities including the reduction of re-offending, Prevent initiatives, and substance misuse.

Working Towards a New Community Safety Strategy 2027 Onwards

The partnership was scheduled to consider the approach for developing a new Community Safety Strategy for 2027 onwards. This strategy aims to ensure the council and its partners continue to meet their statutory and policy obligations, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and respond to emerging risks and opportunities. The current strategy expires in 2027, and the development of a new one is necessary to address the evolving nature of crime and disorder challenges. The proposed approach includes undertaking a Strategic Needs Assessment (SNA) to identify priority risks and vulnerabilities, with a timeline for completion and strategy development outlined over a seven-month period. This initiative aligns with the council's strategic outcomes by supporting resident safety and community wellbeing, enhancing partnership work, and contributing to borough-wide priorities.

Haringey Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2026

A key item on the agenda was the Haringey Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2026. This report, a statutory requirement for Community Safety Partnerships, summarises key findings on crime and disorder to inform strategic priorities. The assessment indicated an overall increase in crime in Haringey by 2% in 2025, with notable rises in drug offences and sexual offences. Conversely, acquisitive crime categories such as residential burglary and theft showed sustained reductions. Violence Against the Person increased overall, but specific sub-categories like non-domestic violence with injury and youth violence saw reductions. Knife crime and gun crime also decreased. Recorded domestic abuse rose, as did hate crime, with particular increases in disability hate crime and racist and religious hate crime. The report highlighted that partnership activity remains intensive across priority areas, with an emphasis on high-harm crime types, violence reduction, and place-based hotspot approaches.

Priority Reports: ASB, Hate Crime, VAWG, and Serious Violence

The meeting was scheduled to review highlight reports on four key priority areas: Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Hate Crime, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), and Serious Violence. These reports provide updates on progress, performance against key areas, and intentions for the next three months, each with a Red, Amber, or Green (RAG) self-assessment.

For Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), the report was expected to detail progress on strategic and operational integration, victim-centred outcomes, enforcement and prevention metrics, and community engagement. Achievements noted included the establishment of an ASB strategic group, the signing off of an ASB policy, and the implementation of a closure panel and cuckooing protocol. Risks identified included data collection challenges and the impact of stretched police resources.

The Hate Crime report was to outline progress against the No Place for Hate strategy, focusing on raising awareness, increasing reporting, and improving support for victims. Achievements included the establishment of a Graffiti Partnership Group in response to antisemitic graffiti in Markfield Park and ongoing communications projects to reassure residents. Risks highlighted were low community confidence in reporting and rising tensions linked to international events.

Regarding Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), the report was to cover the provision of specialist services, coordinated community response, prevention efforts, and perpetrator accountability. Progress was noted on establishing Safe Havens, delivering education programmes in schools, and providing support services, including Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) and refuge accommodation. Challenges included difficulties in recommissioning specialist services and increased vulnerability of women sex-working on the streets.

The Serious Violence report was to provide an update on the Violence and Vulnerability Reduction Action Plan (VVRAP). This plan, developed by the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), aims to drive consistency and establish minimum standards for violence reduction work. The report was expected to detail activity aligned with tackling drivers of violence, safeguarding children and young people, working with communities, supporting victims, and positive diversion from violence. The 2026 Strategic Assessment indicated reductions in several serious violence measures in Haringey, including robbery and knife crime.

Statutory Responsibilities

The partnership was also scheduled to review its statutory responsibilities, including:

• Reduction of Re-offending (Young People and Adults): A discussion was planned to review Haringey's responsibilities in reducing re-offending. While governance for young people is robust, a significant oversight gap was identified for adults. The meeting was to endorse the formation of an Adults Reducing Reoffending Board (ARRB) to provide local oversight, assurance, and performance monitoring for adults involved in the criminal justice system. This board would aim to improve continuity of care from custody to community, strengthen employment and housing pathways, and address mental health and neurodiversity needs.
• Prevent: The report was to provide an update on Prevent activities for Q3 2025-2026, covering participation in performance reviews, intervention to support individuals susceptible to radicalisation, and efforts to enable disengagement from terrorism. Achievements included successful multi-faith youth events and training for professionals on digital harms. Risks identified included reduced funding for Prevent and a lack of a Community Engagement Officer.
• Substance Misuse: The Combating Drugs Partnership objectives were to be reviewed, focusing on delivering a treatment and recovery system, breaking drug supply chains, and shifting demand for recreational drugs. Performance data on residents in treatment and outreach engagement was to be presented.

Clear, Hold, Build

A high-level update on the Clear, Hold, Build initiative in Northumberland Park was scheduled. This initiative focuses on operational delivery groups across themes of People, Premises, and Place, with a presentation expected to include an overview of reported crime levels and a SWOT analysis. Haringey is noted as the only borough in London with two Clear, Hold, Build sites.

Domestic Homicide Reviews

An item concerning Domestic Homicide Reviews was listed as exempt, with a report to follow. This indicates that discussions on this topic would likely involve sensitive information relating to individuals.