LONDON, UK, 22 July 2025 – New West End Company is proud to announce the opening of a new Metropolitan Police touchdown base in the West End, delivered in collaboration with The Crown Estate.

The space is being provided by the property owner, The Crown Estate, with New West End Company funding all ongoing costs. Now fully operational, it reflects the strong partnership between local businesses and the Metropolitan Police, and their shared commitment to enhancing the safety and security of the West End.

The facility represents an important milestone, providing local Safer Neighbourhood and Town Centre Policing teams with a permanent base to operate from, in the centre of the West End – supporting a consistent policing presence in the district.

To mark the launch, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, met with representatives from the Metropolitan Police Service, New West End Company and The Crown Estate for a tour of the facility and to hear more about the important partnership work being undertaken to tackle crime in the area.

Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, said: “By working together we can deliver more for the people we serve, and this partnership between the Met, the New West End Company and the Crown Estate is a perfect example of that approach making a difference. I’m grateful to everyone involved in creating this new Base, which is an important new contribution to the work underway in the West End and communities across the capital, building a safer London for everyone.”

Superintendent Natasha Evans, Neighbourhood Policing Lead for Westminster, Metropolitan Police Service, said: “Hundreds of thousands of people visit the West End every week and the Met’s committed to ensuring it remains a safe and thriving place to visit, live and work. We have increased targeted patrols in hotspot areas to identify and deter criminals, and we’re focused on reducing crime and bringing offenders to justice.

“We can’t do this alone, and we are extremely grateful to The Crown Estate for providing us with this facility. It means officers will be based closer to the areas they serve – and alongside partners such as the New West End Company to improve how we work together to understand concerns, increase visibility of officers in the West End, and support local businesses and the community.”

Dee Corsi, Chief Executive of New West Company, commented: “Promoting a safe and welcoming West End is a key priority at New West End Company, and our ongoing partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service is central to that ambition. The new touchdown base, in the centre of the district, is a testament to our commitment to partnership working. It is a practical solution that will enable many additional hours of on-street policing, helping to keep our streets resilient and secure for all.”

Andy Goldston, Director of Security & Resilience at The Crown Estate, said: “Giving these police officers a base in the heart of the West End is a real boost to all those who visit, work and live in the area. This is a great demonstration of our strong partnership with the Metropolitan Police, alongside our collective commitment to safety and security across our portfolio.”

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