The safety of our residents is non-negotiable. I am committed to holding the PCC accountable and will work diligently to increase patrols and improve community policing, making our neighbourhoods safer for everyone.
We have the highest knife crime in the country. It is not a statistic that we can be proud of, nor does it make us feel confident of our safety. Violent crime and drugs are widespread within the constituency, and yet around 30 police stations in high-crime areas are due for closure. The safety of our residents is non-negotiable, and I am committed to holding the Labour Police and Crime Commissioner accountable and will work diligently to improve community policing and implement programs to support at-risk youth, making our neighbourhoods safer for everyone.