Questions to the Mayor of London – answered at on 16 March 2021.
Could the Met report the numbers of sinophobia (anti-Chinese) attacks we have had in London during the past two quarters compared to earlier on in the pandemic last year. Also can we have the figures for attacks in previous years?
What work is being done with the East Asian & South-East Asian communities in London to make them feel safe and secure in their homes and businesses?
The numbers requested are contained in the attached spreadsheet.
We have closely monitored reports of sinophobic attacks since the increase was first reported last year, with my Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime receiving weekly updates. To provide reassurance to those targeted by hate crime in their communities, the MPS has developed reassurance and preventative policing plans in all BCUs to support Neighbourhood Policing Teams to respond to any increase in hate incidents.
Alongside this, MOPAC has increased its engagement with East Asian and South-East Asian communities in London. The Chinese Information and Advice Centre was involved in MOPAC’s recently concluded ‘Together Against Hate’ programme which trained organisations in raising awareness of hate crime and supporting victims. The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime attended an East Asian and South-East Asian communities roundtable in January to listen to their concerns and talk about what further actions they would like to see. The GLA is also undertaking similar engagement with the End the Virus of Racism campaign.