Benjamin Murphy

Data Headlines• Bike Theft – For this period,10 pedal cycle theft offences occurred considerably lower than last month’s 26 down by -62%, this is the second month in a row where crime has fallen in this area. April reported the…

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Bishopsgate Crime Data Headlines from November 2021: Bike Theft – For this period, 26 pedal cycle theft offences occurred. This is considerably lower than last month’s 34 and is down by 24%; April reported the highest month for this year so far compared to the previous period. It…

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For several years now, there has been partnership working between the City of London Corporation, City Police, St. John’s Ambulance, Victim Support and local Churches to offer support to those in need in Bishopsgate. Whether that be supporting homeless rough…

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This week I have spent some time with the City of London Police to better understand the City’s responsibilities under the government’s Prevent Strategy. Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (the Act) places a duty on local…

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Congratulations to the City of London Police who have been joined by Metropolitan Police task force dog, Bella, and British Transport Police dog, Polly, to conduct stop and searches today at Liverpool Street Station in my ward of Bishopsgate. 17…

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August has been an incredible busy month for City Police, as they have navigated 2 weeks of Extinction Rebellion protests. Thankfully, the City came out relatively unscathed and damage was repaired swiftly. On the 5th of August, the Dedicated Ward…

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Members of the capital’s emergency services and staff at the City of London Corporation have observed a two-minute silence today, in tribute to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, mountain rescuers, and RNLI crew members  and lifeguards who have lost their lives as a…

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