Throughout Q4, the team engaged with 3,834 businesses, offering daily reassurance, information, and practical support. They also conducted 179 interventions with rough sleepers and street-based individuals, helping connect people with appropriate support services and signposting where necessary.
Key Contributions:
- The team responded to 140 incidents requiring direct business support, including theft, conflict resolution, and safeguarding issues.
- Their efforts contributed to the recovery of £6,700 in stolen goods, directly supporting local retailers and reducing losses.
- Street Rangers supported 15 arrests, working closely with Croydon’s Town Centre Metropolitan Police Team and contributing to safer outcomes during live incidents.
Other Highlights:
- Partnership Working: Q4 saw an increase in joint patrols and operations alongside Croydon Council’s ASB team and the Town Centre Metropolitan Police Team, strengthening the coordinated response to persistent challenges.
- First Aid & Emergency Response: The team assisted in a range of first aid incidents, including suspected overdoses and injuries from fights, ensuring emergency services were quickly alerted and supported on scene.
- Knife & Drug Recovery: During targeted sweeps and while responding to reports, the team helped remove dangerous items from the streets.
- Upskilling: The team have undergone advanced first-aid training to enhance their emergency response capabilities, preparing them for high-pressure situations.
While the nature of incidents this quarter has varied – from street fights to reassurance patrols during high footfall times – the Street Rangers have remained calm, professional, and effective throughout.
As we look ahead to the new financial year, the Street Rangers will continue to adapt and respond to Croydon’s evolving landscape, supporting businesses, protecting the public, and playing a key role in the safety of the town centre,
For more information about the Croydon BID Street Rangers, visit: https://croydonbid.com/business/resolve/street-rangers/
