Earlier today, Andrew Rosindell M.P. released a statement on the current state of police coverage in Romford.
This follows a question to the Leader of the House of Commons on this subject earlier this month.
Despite the hard work of Superintendent Simon Hutchison and his team, who have achieved notable reductions in crime, our community is still suffering from a lack of adequate police coverage. The statistics show reductions in robbery by 14%, violence with injury by 26%, motor vehicle crime by 15%, and residential burglary by 5%. However, these successes are overshadowed by the broader issue of insufficient funding and resources. The Mayor of London has not provided Havering with the police coverage it needs, leaving our community feeling vulnerable. This is unacceptable. Local residents may find it hard to believe that crime has decreased, given the visible strain on police resources. We need increased funding and support for neighbourhood policing to ensure our community feels safe. The current funding shortfall of approximately £4.5 million only makes things worse. Earlier this month, I urged the Leader of the House of Commons to have a debate on police funding reform, and I am pleased that she has written to the Home Secretary forwarding my remarks. The Home Secretary and the Mayor of London need to take immediate action to fix this imbalance and give Romford the police coverage it deserves. Our community's safety should not be compromised due to funding issues. I will continue to fight for the resources and support that Romford needs to ensure a safe environment for all residents. It’s time for all stakeholders to come together and work towards a solution that prioritises our town and borough’s well-being.
For Andrew's question in the House of Commons, you can view it here.
