Paddington Police Community Action Team & Community Safety Unit

The Community Action Team is based at Paddington Green Police Station.

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The team is under the direction of a Sector Inspector, currently Richard Dolman. It works in partnership with its Sector Working Group (SWG) for Hyde Park and Bayswater Wards, and SWG Chair is Lynda King Taylor.

For any queries call the Community Action Team + 44 (0) 7321 8365. The Metropolitan Police Service and Paddington Division are committed to giving all victims a professional and sensitive service. As such there is also a major Community Safety Unit for Westminster Borough as a whole, and where often your concerns may be better addressed. Below offers you more information on the Community Safety Unit (CSU) and gives telephone numbers you can call if you feel your issue is best served by speaking or visiting direct.

Westminster Community Safety Unit

The Community Safety Unit (CSU) is responsible for the investigation of hate crimes within the City of Westminster. This includes racist crime, domestic violence, homophobic crime and hate mail. Both male and female officers who are specially trained to deal with these crimes staff the unit. It is also responsible for maintaining the register of missing persons. The unit is committed to working in partnership with both the statutory and voluntary organisations in Westminster Borough to improve the quality of life for the residents.

How to Contact the Community Safety Unit (CSU)

Please do not hesitate to contact CSU if you have any information regarding any domestic violence, hate crime or elder abuse in Westminster - any contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Paddington & Westminster Community Safety Unit can be contacted in the following ways: -

In an emergency always dial 999

Public Telephone + 44 (0) 20 7321 8517 (24hr answer-machine)
Fax + 44 (0) 20 7321 8524

Mailing Address :
Community Safety Unit
Paddington Police Station
2 - 4 Harrow Road
LONDON
W2 1XJ

The unit is staffed between the following times:
Monday - Friday 8.00am to 10.00pm

Other Useful Numbers and Contacts in our SWG area of Paddington

Westminster (General)

VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICE (VSS)	(Westminster) 020 7828 4261
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU	(Westminster) 0870 1264 040
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL	(Main switchboard) 020 7641 6000
WESTMINSTER HOUSING	9am-4pm 020 7641 1000 After 6pm 020 7286 7412
SOCIAL SERVICES, Children & Families	020 7641 1606
QUEENS PARK FAMILY SERVICE UNIT	020 8960 3266
CHILDLINE	(24 hr help line) 0800 1111

Domestic Violence

R.U.T.H. PROJECT (Women's Support Group)	020 7640 9028
REFUGE 24 hour National Crisis Line	0870 599 5443
RIGHTS OF WOMEN (Free Legal Advice for Women)	020 7251 6577
NATIONAL WOMEN'S AID	(020 8960 4202 Kensington) 0845 702 3468
CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY (CSA)	0845 713 3133
MARLBOROUGH FAMILY SERVICE	020 7624 8605
MUSLIM WOMEN'S HELPLINE	020 8904 8193
MOROCCAN WOMEN'S CENTRE	020 8969 2292
CAMDEN BLACK SISTERS	020 7284 3336
JEWISH WOMEN'S AID	(0800 591 203) 020 8445 8060
SOUTHHALL BLACK SISTERS	020 8571 9595
D.V.I.P. (Domestic Violence Intervention Programme)	020 8563 7983
EVERYMAN PROJECT (For men who want to stop being violent)	020 7737 6747

SEE ALSO: - www.westminsterdomesticviolenceforum.org.uk for list of organisations

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community

SOLA (Survivors of Lesbian Abuse)	020 7328 7389
LGBDVN (Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Domestic Violence Network)	0116 266 1131
SURVIVORS UK (Help for Men who have been sexually abused)	020 7613 0808
STONEWALL HOUSING ASSOCIATION	020 7359 6242
NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE (24 HRS)	0800 567 123
NHS DIRECT (General Health Advice)	0845 46 47
GALOP	(Mon 17-20.00, Tue 13-15.00, Wed 15-18.00, Fri 12-14.00) 020 7704 2040
THE HAVEN (Sexual Assault & Rape Support)	020 7346 1599
SURVIVORS (Tuesdays 1900 - 2200)	020 7357 6677

For Young Men Selling Sex

CLASH	(Weekdays 0930 - 1730) 020 7734 1794
STREETWISE YOUTH	(Help line Mon-Fri 09.30 - 17.00) 020 370 0406
WORKING MEN'S PROJECT	020 7786 1524
BARNADO'S YOUNG MEN'S PROJECT	020 7378 8797

Racial Incidents & Racial Harassment

RACIAL HARASSMENT COMMUNITY PROJECT	020 7575 3110
WREC (Westminster Race Equality Council)	020 7221 9600
C.R.E. (Commission for Racial Equality)	020 7828 7022
ACTION FOR COUNSELLING (Christian/Biblical)	020 7259 6818
BENGALI OUTREACH WORKER (At Queens Park)	020 8960 3266
MUSLIM WOMEN'S HELPLINE	020 8904 8193
MOROCCAN WOMEN'S CENTRE	020 8969 2292
CAMDEN BLACK SISTERS	020 7284 3336
JEWISH WOMEN'S AID	(0800 591 203) 020 8445 8060
SOUTHHALL BLACK SISTERS	020 8571 9595

Drugs & Alcohol

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS	020 7833 0022
WESTMINSTER DRUGS PROJECT	020 7286 3339


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Aim of the Community Safety Unit (CSU)
Investigate all crime reported to them Support victims and vulnerable persons Refer people to suitable agencies in partnership, with colleagues such as the Sector Working Group(SWG) work to address issues that effect local communities

Remember - It's Your Choice
CSU can speak with an individual privately, give advice about options or put anyone in touch with other organisations that can support - completely confidentially. See a list of such organisations opposite.

CSU Will Listen to You
If an individual wants to see the person who has committed the crime against them prosecuted, CSU will take you through the process and offer support. At every stage they will listen and act on your wishes. One officer will stay with your investigation throughout to keep you informed.

Working Together
If the incident is not an actual offence CSU will still investigate it seriously and offer support. Any information is important and by working together CSU can stop hate crimes.

You Matter
CSU will deal with an individual's case promptly, sensitively and effectively. CSU treats every call as a priority. An officer will visit or you can attend the police station or send someone else. CSU can talk to you on the phone or report the matter through another organisation such as your local housing association or indeed the SWG.CSU will explain what options are available to you. CSU will: keep a record of what's happened choose one officer to be in charge of your case from beginning to end put you in touch with other organisations arrest the suspect if we can (positive arrest policy) support you, if you have to go to court

Victims Support
Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience. Victim Support also works to promote and advance the rights of victims and witnesses. They are committed to welcoming and involving minority and disadvantaged groups throughout the organisation. Victim Support Westminster helps our residents cope with the effects of crime. They do this by providing confidential support and information to victims of crime and to witnesses attending local courts. Their services are free, independent of the police and courts, and available to everyone, whether or not the crime has been reported and regardless of when it happened. If you would like to know more about their specific services, contact details are available on their Westimnster Victim Support website or please contact them locally at below: Victim Support Westminster 83 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW tel: 020 7828 4261 fax: 020 7828 4263 email: general@vswestminster.org If you prefer, you can contact Victim Support's national telephone supportline - Victim Supportline - on 0845 30 30 900 or visit their national website