The Metropolitan Police has launched its draft plan, A New Met for London, setting out how it intends to improve policing over the next three years.
While this is a London-wide strategy, it will directly affect us here in Kenley — from tackling anti-social behaviour and burglary, to making sure residents feel safer and see more visible policing in their neighbourhood. The plan is about building trust, raising standards, and focusing on the crimes that matter.
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We have received the following request from the Metropolitan Police:
We are asking for your support in sharing the Met’s consultation our New Met for London (NMfL 2) plan with your constituents. This is a vital opportunity for Londoners to have a say on their policing priorities. By helping us reach as many voices as possible, you will ensure the plan reflects the experiences and concerns of the diverse communities we serve.
We have published a draft of the second phase of our New Met for London (NMfL 2), our plan for the next three years. This is the next step in achieving our mission of More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards.
This draft builds on what we set out in 2023, and it reflects both our own analysis and feedback from partners and Londoners. We want to make sure it also reflects the voices of the communities we serve before it is finalised this autumn.
What is in NMfL 2?
We are maintaining our focus on community crime-fighting, culture change and fixing our foundations, while committing to reduce crime, raise standards and improve services for victims and the public. We are also introducing two new priorities:
- Putting Crime-fighting First: cutting bureaucracy and putting more resources into tackling crime.
- Working in Partnership: collaborating with communities and partners to solve problems and address local priorities.
What have we achieved so far?
- Trust is rising, with confidence in the Met now higher than in other major force areas.
- More than 1,000 additional criminals arrested each month.
- Neighbourhood crime is down 16%, shoplifting case outcomes have improved by 92%, and homicides are at a five-year low.
- Standards are improving, with hundreds of officers dismissed or removed for falling short of expectations.
But we know we cannot do this alone. The views of Londoners are vital to shaping how we police the capital.
We are asking for your views on the draft plan. Please share your feedback here : New Met for London: Phase 2 Survey (Survey takes just 5-10 mins)
The deadline for responses is 14th September 2025.
See our previous blog: Engaging with Kenley’s Community Safety Police team
