Action Days: Keeping Romford Safe and Thriving
Romford BID delivers regular Action Days throughout the year as part of its ongoing commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming town centre for businesses, employees and visitors. These Action Days are carefully planned, intelligence-led operations that bring together Romford BID, local police and trusted safety partners. They are designed to deter criminal behaviour, disrupt offending and provide visible reassurance across the town centre.
A Coordinated Approach to Safety
Each Action Day is tailored to address current issues affecting businesses in Romford. Operations may include:
- Undercover and plain-clothes activity within retail environments to identify and prevent offending
- High-visibility patrols by Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to reassure businesses and the public
- Joint working between the Metropolitan Police, My Local Bobby officers, TM Eye, store security teams and Romford BID
- Direct engagement with retailers, offering crime prevention advice and encouraging reporting
- Targeted intelligence gathering to help tackle repeat offenders and emerging crime trends
This blended approach ensures both proactive enforcement and visible presence, helping to build confidence while addressing issues at their source.
Regular Operations Throughout the Year
Romford BID Action Days take place regularly throughout the year, not just at peak trading periods. By maintaining consistent activity, the BID and its partners can respond quickly to changing patterns of behaviour and provide ongoing support to businesses. Recent operations have resulted in arrests, community resolutions, fixed penalties, searches and valuable intelligence reports, demonstrating the real impact of partnership working and targeted action.
Supporting Businesses and Retail Staff
Action Days are not only about enforcement. A key focus is supporting businesses and retail staff who may be affected by crime and anti-social behaviour. Officers and BID representatives take time to:
- Visit neighbouring businesses
- Offer reassurance and advice
- Strengthen relationships between retailers and local policing teams
- Reinforce the importance of reporting incidents
These conversations help ensure businesses feel supported and know how to access help when needed.
A Long-Term Commitment to Romford
Romford BID remains committed to taking practical, proactive steps that improve safety and protect the town centre’s reputation as a vibrant place to shop, work and visit. Action Days are just one part of a wider programme of activity aimed at reducing crime, increasing confidence and supporting a strong local economy. By continuing to work closely with police and safety partners, Romford BID is helping to keep Romford safe, welcoming and open for business all year round.