The Safer Neighbourhood Board meeting scheduled for 9 June 2026 was set to discuss crime statistics, updates from ward panels, and the election of a new Chair. The meeting's agenda included a review of the MOPAC Data Pack, which provides analytical information on crime across the borough, and updates from various Ward Panel Chairs.

Safer Neighbourhood Board Data Pack and Supporting Analytical Information

A significant portion of the meeting was scheduled to be dedicated to a discussion of the Safer Neighbourhood Board Data Pack, presented by police representatives. This pack contains analytical information regarding crime across the borough, compiled from the Metropolitan Police website. The data covers crime types such as burglary, robbery, theft of and from motor vehicles, sexual offences, and violence with injury, broken down by ward. For instance, the data pack indicated that Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward had the highest number of burglaries, while Wandsworth Town recorded the most robbery offences. Balham ward had the highest number of thefts from motor vehicles, and Tooting Broadway saw the highest number of sexual offences. Violence with injury offences were most prevalent in Wandsworth Common. The data pack also included results from a trust and confidence survey, which showed a 2% decline in Wandsworth, with similar drops observed in Merton, Kingston, Richmond, and across the Met Police overall.

Ward Panel Chair Comments and Updates

The meeting was scheduled to receive updates from various Ward Panel Chairs. These reports provide on-the-ground information about local crime issues and community safety concerns. For example, the report from Balham indicated that ward meetings were out of sync with the Safer Neighbourhood Board meetings. The Battersea Park Ward Panel reported on issues including drug use and dealing at Arthur Court, and a subsequent fire in the block. The Furzedown Ward Panel noted arrests made, with most offenders from outside the ward, and highlighted concerns about youths targeting children with mobile phones. They also discussed vehicle theft and liaised with individuals involved in street begging. The Nine Elms Ward Panel expressed concern over the continued absence of council officers at their meetings and highlighted ongoing anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues near the US Embassy, as well as ASB around New Mansion Square. The Shaftesbury & Queenstown Ward Panel discussed issues including threatening behaviour, loud music from non-resident cars, and requested regular police presence on the estates. The Southfields Ward Panel reported a record attendance at their March meeting and noted two Cuppa with a Copper events. The Thamesfield Ward Panel mentioned that their Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) would soon be at full strength and highlighted agreed ward priorities including theft, high-value cycle theft, and violent crime. The Tooting Bec report noted that the ward chair had been elected as a local councillor and that temporary CCTV cameras had been taken down. The Tooting Broadway report detailed upcoming police operations, including live facial recognition and drug dog operations, and discussed issues with e-bikes parked outside a McDonald's. The West Hill Ward Panel discussed a sharp increase in vehicle crime and ASB, with concerns raised about drug dealing on estates. The West Putney report addressed a reported spike in violence, with concerns raised about the briefing of neighbourhood officers.

Election of Chair

A key item on the agenda was the election of a Chair for the Safer Neighbourhood Board for the 2026/27 municipal year. Nominations had been received from Mrs Marlene Price (BEM) and Mr Charles Hyde. The election was to be decided by a secret ballot of voting Board members.

Questions for the Superintendent

The agenda included a slot for questions to the Superintendent. These questions were to be submitted in advance, with the report pack indicating that questions had been submitted by Andrew Healey, Stop and Search Co-Chair, and Councillor Stephen Worrall.

Stop and Search Update

An update on Stop and Search activities was scheduled to be provided by Andrew Healey, the Stop and Search Lead.

Date of Next Meeting

The Board was to be informed of the date of the next meeting, scheduled for 7 October 2026 at Wandsworth Town Hall, with further meetings planned for 9 December 2026 and 25 March 2027.