A clampdown on town centre crime will help slash antisocial behaviour further, Richmond Council has pledged.

Crime was reduced by 8 per cent last year, a total of 909 fewer offences, and the community safety partnership hoped to continue that reduction.

Each year the partnership, made up of the police and council, review levels of crime and antisocial behaviour to refresh its three-year plan.

As part of the partnership’s consultations, top priorities include nighttime antisocial behaviour, domestic abuse, burglary and integrated offender management.

Councillor Tony Arbour, cabinet member for community safety, said: "The council and the police are working hard to make Richmond the safest place to live in London. Together we are determined to stamp out crime.

"I will never get complacent when it comes to the safety of everyone within the borough. I am sure that the dedicated efforts of the police and council will drive down antisocial behaviour and crime even further over the next 12 months."

Borough commander chief superintendent Colin Kennedy said: "I am very pleased levels of crime and antisocial behaviour have fallen once again across the borough. 

"As a result, a recent survey reveals that 85 per cent of residents believe that Richmond police do a good or excellent job.

"Maintaining such a level of confidence by reducing crime and anti-social behaviour further is our absolute priority.

"The critical role of residents; whether as an active member of the 700 neighbourhood watch schemes across the borough, a special constable or volunteer will continue to be a significant success factor.

"I am confident that by working together we will achieve our ambition to make Richmond borough the safest in London.”

To report antisocial behaviour, call Richmond Council’s community safety team on 020 8891 7777.