Roehampton

What you said

People

• There are intimidating people around, men harassing womens

• Young people, especially girls are scared to walk around at night

• Some women drive at night for safety

• More police and CCTV needed – there used to a police station in Roehampton and crime has increased since closure

• Supermarket workers and delivery drivers have been robbed at night

• Need to provide a space for young people, potentially at Dilton Garden

• Need more community facilities and events

Place

• More lighting needed across the area including Clarence Lane and alleyway between Roehampton High Street and Medfield Street

• Fear of crime at night outside both shopping parades on estate

• Ryefield path and alleyways across the area feel unsafe

• Multiple knives found in area clean up

Economy

• Everything on Danebury Avenue and beyond shuts very early which limits street activity and safety

• More cafes and commercial units should be available to get more people and eyes on the street

• More affordable shops needed locally as people have to travel for this

• Need more restaurants, education, culture and entertainment

Transport

• Walking and wayfinding

  • Everything on Danebury Avenue and beyond shuts very early which limits street activity and safety

• Public transport
  • Better public transport needed as the 424 bus does not run at night or on Sunday
  • Buses do not always stop unless arm is completely out

What we recommend:

• Work with police to increase presence

• Provide amnesty boxes for knives

• Campaign around intimidating male behaviour

• Introduce more community facilities and activities for residents, and young people in particular

• Consider creative interventions and lighting in areas highlighted as problematic such as Clarence Way, alleyways and subway to 265 bus

• Encourage affordable businesses to the area that open late such as culture, entertainment and food and beverage establishments

• Work with existing businesses to open later

• Discuss bus route provision and driver behaviour with TfL