North Hanwell

North Hanwell - Drugs – Bordars Road, Hanwell, W7

This is an ongoing priority set for the team in relation to drug dealing and ASB in the area. Previously there several drug dears operating from the area issued a civil injunction from Ealing council and had disappeared from the area. Warrant previously issued at local address and drug dealer evicted.

Victims – Local residents and commuters, school children.
Offenders – Previous offenders
Locations – Bordars Road and alley way leading to Marston Court and shops on Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, W7.
Time – Reported all times during the day and late evenings.

This is currently a new priority set for the team.

Short term plans:
4. More High visibility patrols in the area to deter such activity and reassure the general public.
5. Plain-clothes patrols to apprehend perpetrators and to bring them to justice.

Medium term plans:
3. Set up a residents association for better communication
4. Briefing completed sourcing of extra officers to attend location as wider problem.
6. Liaison with Ealing Outreach team for assistance as part of Operation Adder.

Since January the police have had a total of 29 stops in the North Hanwell area, whereby four persons arrested for drug dealing, Robbery, disqualified driving and drug drive & Possession of knife.

In addition, 1 Fixed penalty notice and 2 x community resolution issued for cannabis possession (one of the stop and search was at Bordars Road).

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs - Ruislip Road East, stop and search of 45-year-old male resulted in 30 wraps Heroin and crack cocaine seized . Suspect arrested & Charged

Drug Drive - Driver stop and search found in possession of Class A, and B drugs and offensive weapon and driving whilst under influence of drugs. Charged for all offences.

6 drugs parcels intercepted by UKBA drugs being smuggled onto UK.

Drug Search warrant executed at property at BORDARS ROAD following intelligence that it was involved in drug dealing and ASB. Ealing council are leading for Closure Order for this venue.

North Hanwell – Anti-social behaviour and drug related issued in Elthorne Heights area.

This is an ongoing priority set for the team in relation to drug dealing and ASB in the area.

Victims – Local residents and commuters, school children.
Offenders – Previous offenders
Locations – Elthorne Heights area in particularly Beechmont Avenue, Beresford Road and some issue in relation to HMO (House in Multiple occupation) in area.

Time – Reported all times during the day and late evenings.

Short term plans:
More High visibility patrols in the area to deter such activity and reassure the public.

Plain-clothes patrols to apprehend perpetrators and to bring them to justice.

Medium term plans:
Set up a resident’s association for better communication via Met Engage

Liaison with Ealing Outreach team for assistance as part of Operation Adder.

Persistent offenders to be targeted by use of preventative enforcement tactics such as Community Protection Notices and build up evidence for Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO) or civil injunctions.

Beechmount Ave premises 1
ASB issues:
• Male stopped and searched and found in possession of cannabis and issued PND.
• Another male arrested and charged with Threats To Kill and possession cannabis.
• ASB warnings issued x 5
• CPW issued x1
• FPN issued x1
• S8 possession notes issued x 2
• Tenancy surrender x 1
• CCTV installed
• Closure order application - on hold –
• Under new management
Licensing/Planning:
• Planning enforcement case open in relation to extension
• HMO license application refused – appeal filed


Beechmount Ave premises 2
ASB issues:
• ASB warnings issued x 5
• CPW issued x1
• Tenancy terminated x 2
Licensing/Planning:
• HMO license application refused


Mayfield Gdns
ASB issues:
• ASB related concerns raised but no formal reports to SCT - please report incidents/concerns otherwise investigation will be closed.
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Licensing/Planning:
• Permitted and licensed as a HMO


Brookbank Ave
ASB issues:
• ASB related concerns affecting neighbours historic
• however complex situation between occupants and landlord/new managing agents (Citadel Housing) - please report incidents/concerns otherwise investigation will be closed.
Licensing/Planning:
• HMO license application refused – appeal filed


No known cases of ASB at HMOs on Beresford Ave.

In addition to the above that had been previously actioned.

Police are considering a closure order on a premises in Gifford Gardens due to ongoing drug‑related anti‑social behaviour (ASB).
The premises has been linked to persistent ASB associated with drug use and disorder, which has caused nuisance, annoyance, alarm, and distress to local residents.
Officers are working with partner agencies to:

Safeguard the local community
Prevent further ASB
Reduce harm linked to drug‑related activity

A closure order, if granted by the court, would temporarily restrict access to the premises to stop the behaviour and protect the surrounding area.

Residential Burglary

Short Term Objectives (0–3 months)
1) Reduce Immediate Risk and Repeat Victimisation
Implement Super Cocooning following every residential burglary, including:

• Visits to immediate neighbouring properties and wider street where appropriate.
• Delivery of tailored crime prevention advice (locks, lighting, alarms, CCTV).
• Identification of vulnerable residents requiring additional safeguarding.
• Ensure repeat victims are prioritised for follow up visits and reassurance patrols.

2) Targeted Community Engagement (Met Engage)
Use Met Engage to:
a) Communicate burglary trends, hotspot locations, and prevention advice.
b) Notify residents of recent offences and policing activity.
c) Encourage residents to report suspicious behaviour promptly.
d) Increase digital engagement to reach residents efficiently where physical visits are limited.

3) Increase Visible Deterrence
a. Conduct high visibility patrols in burglary hotspots and during peak offending times.
b. Align patrol activity with Super Cocooning deployments to reinforce reassurance.

4) Improve Detection and Disruption
a. Prioritise evidence gathering through CCTV, doorbell footage, forensic opportunities, and witness enquiries.
b. Use stop and search and proactive patrols to disrupt suspected burglary offenders.

5) Strengthen Intelligence Flow
a. Capture intelligence arising from Super Cocooning visits and Met Engage feedback.
b. Identify emerging patterns, suspect descriptions, and vehicles linked to offences.

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Long Term Objectives (6–12 months and beyond)
1) Sustained Reduction in Residential Burglary
a. Achieve a consistent reduction in residential burglary and repeat victimisation through embedded prevention and engagement.
b. Use performance data to assess the effectiveness of Met Engage messaging and Super Cocooning coverage.

2) Embedded Preventative Engagement (Met Engage)
a. Make Met Engage the primary platform for ongoing burglary prevention messaging, community updates, and reassurance.
b. Build and maintain strong resident engagement to improve trust, confidence, and information sharing.

3) Prolific Offender Management
a. Identify and target known and emerging burglary offenders through:
i. Enforcement action.
ii. Bail conditions, licence management, tagging, or civil orders where appropriate.
b. Work with probation and partner agencies to reduce reoffending.

4) Community Resilience Through Super Cocooning
a. Develop Super Cocooning into a standard, consistent response across the ward for all residential burglaries.
b. Empower residents to act as capable guardians by improving awareness and guardianship at a local level.

5) Environmental and Partnership Solutions
a. Work with the local authority, housing providers, and partners to:
i. Improve security, lighting, alley gating, and CCTV in vulnerable areas.
ii. Address repeat hotspot locations using problem solving methods.
b. Align burglary prevention with wider ASB and acquisitive crime strategies.

• Oct 2025 – Dec 2025: 17 offences
• Jan 2026 – Mar 2026: 23 offences
Overall trend: 6% rise in offending
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Scale and Trend
Residential burglary has increased across the ward, rising from 17 offences in Q4 2025 to 23 offences in Q1 2026. While January recorded a notable spike (11 offences), offending reduced by almost half in the subsequent months, suggesting early disruption or seasonal variation. Despite this reduction, overall offending remains above the previous quarter and continues to present a community safety concern.
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Victim and Property Impact
• Primary property targeted:
o Jewellery
o Cash
• Victims include residents across a concentrated geographic area, with a heightened impact on perceptions of safety and security within affected streets.
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Offender Analysis
• Modus Operandi (MO):
o 70% of offences involved suspects accessing properties via rear gardens, followed by forced entry through rear windows or doors.
o Garages and sheds were targeted on three occasions, indicating opportunistic theft and vulnerabilities in outbuildings.
• Offender Identification:
o One suspect identified through forensic opportunities, demonstrating effective evidence recovery.
o One suspect apprehended but later released due to the matter constituting a civil dispute (landlord/tenant), highlighting complexities where criminal and civil issues intersect.
• Offender profile:
o Evidence suggests a mix of opportunistic and targeted offending, exploiting rear access points and limited natural surveillance.
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Location Analysis
• Geographic concentration:
o A clear cluster of offences within the South East sector of the ward, identifying this area as the primary hotspot requiring focused patrols, prevention activity, and partnership engagement.
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Time Analysis
• 65% of offences occurred between 12:00 and 23:00 hrs, indicating:
o Offences largely taking place during daytime and early evening periods.
o Likely exploitation of unoccupied properties during working hours and reduced guardianship during evenings.
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Key Issues Identified
• Rear garden access and insecure rear doors/windows are a consistent vulnerability.
• Daytime and evening offending reduces the deterrent effect of traditional night time patrol focus.
• Concentration within a defined area increases the risk of repeat and near repeat victimisation.
• Civil disputes linked to offending can complicate enforcement outcomes.

How residents can help reduce burglary risk:
Secure rear doors, gates, and garden access, including sheds and outbuildings
Keep valuables out of sight and lock doors and windows even when at home
Be aware that burglaries often happen during the day, especially when homes appear unoccupied
Report suspicious activity straight away – early reporting helps prevent further offences

What we are doing:
Providing reassurance visits and crime‑prevention advice to affected streets
Using forensic and CCTV opportunities to identify offenders
Working with housing providers and landlords to tackle underlying issues
Taking action against repeat offenders and problem locations

If you experience burglary or ongoing anti‑social behaviour:
Emergency: Call 999
Non‑emergency: Call 101 or report online

Work closely with the Ward Panel to promote Met Engage sign‑ups, with the aim of increasing coverage across all areas of the ward. Increasing membership is critical to target‑hardening the area, as it enables the rapid dissemination of crime‑prevention advice, timely alerts following offences, and targeted messaging during burglary spikes or emerging issues.

Met Engage membership has increased to 487 residents, up from 183 members in the previous quarter. This significant growth demonstrates strong community engagement and provides an effective platform to widen preventative messaging, reinforce reassurance activity, and reduce vulnerability at high‑risk locations. Further expansion will strengthen collective vigilance and support early intervention.