More police patrols for commuters

London's Mayor Boris Johnson said the plans will make passengers safer.

More police patrols have been introduced at Tube stations and on trains across London.

The British Transport Police (BTP) has deployed 30 neighbourhood policing teams with a total of 360 officers.

The teams are led by a sergeant, and made up of police constables and police community support officers.

The units comprise existing officers who will now spend a minimum of 85% of their time tackling problems that directly affects their areas.

"We have always policed these Tube stations but our new teams will now spend even more time in their local area tackling crime," said BTP Chief Constable Ian Johnston.

"The officers and community support officers on the teams will conduct regular patrols, run targeted operations and hold public meetings with people the area to identify local needs and priorities."

Between 2007/08, crime on the London Underground network and the Docklands Light Railway fell by 11%, according to figures released by the BTP.