Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area (or 'ward'), supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across London.
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Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Havelock Area – Rough Sleeping & Anti Social Behaviour
Action taken:
What residents have told us:
Concerns around anti social behaviour linked to rough sleeping.What we are doing:
• Working closely with outreach and support services to engage with rough sleepers.
• Making referrals to housing, health, and support agencies where needed.
• Using enforcement only when necessary and after support options are explored.
• Tackling environmental issues such as litter and damage with council partners.
• Maintaining a visible police presence and updating the community where possible. -
Priority:
Robberies – Havelock Road & Norwood Road
Action taken:
What residents have told us:
People are worried about robberies and personal safety in these areas.What we are doing:
• Carrying out regular high visibility patrols, especially at busy times.
• Targeting known robbery hotspots and monitoring repeat problem areas.
• Working with specialist police teams to identify and deal with suspects.
• Engaging with residents and local businesses to improve safety and encourage reporting.
• Offering crime prevention advice to help people protect themselves and their property. -
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Speeding, E Bikes & Dangerous Driving
Locations: Tentelow Lane & Lovers LaneAction taken:
What residents have told us:
Speeding vehicles, illegal e bikes, and unsafe driving are causing concern.What we are doing:
• Running speed enforcement in Tentelow Lane.
• Stopping vehicles linked to poor or dangerous driving in Lovers Lane.
• Taking action against illegal or unsafe e bikes.
• Working with the council and exploring Neighbourhood Speed Watch.
• Using enforcement powers where appropriate to deal with repeat offenders.