Crime and the fear of crime is Londoners first concern.

In London there are now over 30,000 policemen, in New York with a similar size population there are 41,000 policemen. I support the initiative to have more police on the beat and to have visible Police Community Support Officers. However PCSOs have to be able to patrol alone – so that they can engage in the community they are looking after, instead of talking to one another, so that they can get to know their local neighbourhoods. Only by building up the numbers of regular beat officers who can also have the opportunity of living locally will we tackle the crime figures.

Londoners want an efficient police force that enables them to go about their daily lives safely. Streets should be safe and residents should be able to come and go safely.

In the longer term this would enable more children to walk to school and reduce traffic and pollution.

There must be an effective partnership and communication between the London Boroughs, community groups and the Metropolitan Police Authority.

The powers of the police will need to be strengthened and supported with video surveillance and a firm attitude to street crime, personal assault and burglary.



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