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Community safety

Information about public safety, including hate crime, antisocial behaviour and youth offending.

Hate crime

Report a hate crime and see what we are doing to stop it.

Neighbourhood watch and help preventing scams

We can give you advice and support on setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme, as well as advice on preventing scams or support if you have been the victim of a scam.

Reducing violence

Find out what is happening to reduce violence in the borough, and how you can get involved.

Stay safe in the night time economy

Advice for a safe night out.

Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG)

Get help if you are experiencing domestic violence or want to report it. Learn about our Athena service from Refuge UK or how we can assist you if you are a professional working with victims of domestic violence.

Antisocial behaviour

Report antisocial behaviour and see what we are doing to tackle it.

Emergencies

Find out what to do in an emergency, what help is available and how you can prepare for an emergency.

Restorative justice

Find out about restorative justice meetings for people affected by community issues such as crime, antisocial behaviour or problems with a neighbour.

Lewisham Prevent programme

Information about the borough-wide initiative between us, the police and other key agencies and communities to deter extremism and support vulnerable people.

Pledge to victims of crime

Read our pledge to create a community of support for people in the borough.

CCTV cameras in the borough

​How we use closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the borough and a list of their locations.

Useful websites about policing and public safety

Get more information on policing and public safety
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