Residents of Northumberland Park and Bruce Castle will have direct access to police and council officials during a comprehensive Day of Action on January 29, following significant success in reducing local crime rates.
The initiative comes as the area’s “Clear, Hold, Build” program moves into its second phase, having achieved a remarkable 14% reduction in crime since its launch in June 2024. December’s crime figures were the lowest recorded outside the pandemic period in five years.
Pop-up engagement stalls will operate from 8:30 AM to 4 PM at two key locations:
- Rothbury Walk Estate (behind the Neighbourhood Resource Centre)
- White Hart Lane (near the Grange)
Police presence will extend beyond the stalls, with officers patrolling from 8 AM to 10 PM. Activities will include:
- Weapon sweeps
- Community engagement
- Home visits
- Bike-marking sessions (allowing owners to register bikes on a national database)
Multiple council departments will be present, including:
- Anti-Social Behaviour & Enforcement
- Housing Management
- Litter & Waste
- Regeneration
- Tenancy Management
- Trading Standards
Northumberland Park ward councillor Ajda Ovat, Cabinet Member for Communities, emphasized the initiative’s importance: “As one of the ward councillors, I know only too well just how important community safety and the prevention of anti-social behaviour and crime is to businesses and residents in the area.”
The Day of Action marks a transition in the “Tottenham Together” initiative, which has been targeting serious and organized crime, including drugs, gang violence, and sex work across both Haringey and neighboring Edmonton in Enfield.
The program’s move from the ‘Clear’ to ‘Hold’ phase reflects its success, with authorities now focusing on preventing crime from returning to the area. Residents are strongly encouraged to participate in this community-wide effort to maintain the positive momentum in crime reduction.
