Croydon
Action on knife crime in Croydon
Local organisations in Croydon are working together to reduce knife crime and make our streets safer.
Get support
You can report a crime via the Metropolitan Police Report a crime service.
If it is an emergency, call 999.
If you feel unsafe, are worried about someone else, or feel under pressure to carry a knife, help is available. You do not have to deal with it alone.
The Croydon early help directory can help you to find local services, including voluntary, community organisations and faith groups to support you and your family in Croydon.
Worried about someone else?
You may be concerned that someone you know is carrying a knife or getting involved in situations that could put them at risk.
If you’re worried about knife crime, concerned about someone’s safety, or want to talk about something you’ve seen, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously.
Fearless, the youth service of Crimestoppers, gives young people a trusted place to learn about crime and a completely anonymous way to share information. Find out more about Fearless.
What’s happening locally?
Met Engage is a free messaging service that keeps you connected to what’s happening in your area. Whether its crime updates, safety advice, or news from your local policing team, you’ll get the information that matters to you — when it matters most.
The Metropolitan Police are also using new technology like drones to help stay ahead of criminals and Live Facial Recognition to locate wanted offenders.
Find out more about Metropolitan Police activity.
Croydon Council is making improvements to street lighting and providing additional CCTV linked to 24/7 monitoring.
Measures are being taken in Croydon to prevent knife crime, including knife bins and knife detection arches at transport hubs and busy locations.
There are now more neighbourhood patrols in Croydon. You may see neighbourhood police patrols, council enforcement officers and security teams in public areas.
These patrols take place across the city centre, shopping districts, transport hubs and other busy locations.
The No Place for Knives communications campaign is being delivered in Birmingham, Croydon and Westminster to highlight local action and discourage people from committing knife crime.
