In response to previous consultation booklets, many of you said you were still worried about crime in Brixton…

Many of you will have heard of Operation Refresh, which has been tackling crime and quality of life issues in Brixton town centre since September 2003. Operation Refresh is a partnership between the police, council, London Underground, local businesses, market traders and voluntary organisations including homelessness charity St Mungo’s. We have tried to make environmental improvements and target your key areas of concern, namely drugs and drug dealing, aggressive begging and rough sleeping. Another aim is to set up a regular crime forum for businesses