More than 500 residents received help and support on anti-social behaviour during a week of targeted action to show the council’s commitment to swiftly dealing with the issue.
A total of 22 events were held across the borough, including weapon sweeps, drug searches, action days, and engagement stalls.
The council continued its commitment to partnership working, with police and housing providers also taking part in the events.
Two action days, one targeting traffic in East India Dock Road, Whitechapel Road and Brick Lane, and was looking at waste and environmental offences in Clare Street and Poyser Street, resulted in:
Cllr Kabir Ahmed, cabinet member for community safety who attended events across the borough, said:
“We know that ASB is an issue for our residents and we are committed to taking swift action against perpetrators and to support victims.
“We are listening to you and your concerns. We have recently launched our ASB policy which clearly lays out how we are working to tackle unacceptable behaviour in our borough.
“Our 24 hour response phone line for council tenants and council leaseholders also makes it easier to report issues and get a quick resolution. Our THEOs will be responsive and so far this has been a huge success.
“We will also continue our partnership working to ensure we are continuing to crack down on ASB in our borough.”
Posted on Tuesday 7th July 2026