A focus of a joint police/council operation on 5th March was inappropriate behaviour towards women and girls by customers of cafés on Aldermans Hill
The latest bulletin issued by the police's safer neighbourhood team for Palmers Green ward leads with a report about a joint day of action carried out on Thursday 5th March on Green Lanes and Aldermans Hill.
The operation involved police officers, parking enforcement officers and officers from Enfield Council's Community Safety Unit (CSU).
The bulletin describes the operation's objectives and results as follows:
This initiative was in direct response to concerns raised by the community regarding ASB, E-bike related crime and inappropriate sexualised behaviours of males outside cafes towards passing females.
The aim was to provide a strong, visible, multi-agency presence and take proportionate enforcement action where appropriate. All partners committed to improving safety, trust, and confidence in the area.
During the operation, Officers from LBE Community Safety Unit, supported by police officers, visited several cafés along Aldermans Hill. Concerns were raised with café owners and staff regarding reports that their customers were engaging in inappropriate and unwanted sexualised behaviours. They were advised of their responsibilities and potential enforcement. Safeguarding advice was also provided.
The day of action resulted in several positive outcomes, including:
- 4 Community Protection Warnings (Issued for pavement obstruction)
- 1 immigration arrest
- 3 Stop and Searches (Drugs)
- 2 reports of Anti-Social behaviour
- 12 parking tickets (Issued by the council)
The operation was highly successful with positive community feedback. The partnership approach demonstrated the effectiveness of joint working between police, council services, and community representatives. Palmers Green Newsletter
Source: Palmers Green Safer Neighbourhood Team News April 2026
Other news in this month's bulletin relates to a drugs bust, an update on burglaries (none!), break-ins and theft of vehicles, and street robberies (including one when the the victim was injured). Plus crime prevention advice and an invitation to have a “cuppa with a copper” in the Bistro at Brookwater House Care Home (12 noon to 12:45 on Thursday 23rd April).
