Crofton Park

Drug Use/Drug Supply

Drug Supply/Drug Use

The team have been made aware of drug supply/drug use in roads, especially around Dalrymple Road and also Malham Road and the surrounding roads. Many of these offences occur by offenders using Motorbikes or Electric Pedal Cycles.
Visibility patrols have been continued around the various known ASB areas and crime prevention advice has been issued. Officers have provided signs in repeat areas detailing the ongoing patrols conducted by the team.
The team have been working closely with colleagues in Lewisham Council to ensure an appropriate response is provided to offenders concerned in ASB matters.

Criminal Damage Offences

Criminal Damage Offences - The ward, at the end of last year, witnessed a link series of Arsons whereby an offender was targeting RING doorbell cameras of private and residential premises and their intent was unknown. The team worked hard to target the offender who was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple Arson offences. In the last two months, there appears to have been an increase in offences again whereby doorbells are being targeted and instead of fire being used, this time spray paint is being used. The team are working hard to target the offending due to the significant impact it has been having on local residents and communities.

Theft Offences

Theft Offences - This priority has been created as a wider net to target various offences which fall under Theft. This would include Theft of Motor Vehicle, Theft from Motor Vehicle and also Theft - Shoplifting offences. On the ward there has always been a significant challenge in regards to shoplifting offences, whereby offenders target stores in the locality and sell on their goods to others in the community. The local team have targeted the purchasers of these items and have conducted various enforcement activities with other agencies to ensure the correct message is provided to these people who clearly encourage offending on the ward. The team are also working hard with local businesses to reduce offending and target offenders, with significant arrests being made.
The ward has recently seen a spaight of offences targeting vehicles, in particular Volkswagen Models, whereby certain parts of the vehicle are being stolen whilst the vehicle is parked up. We have also identified a pattern of tradespersons vehicles being targeted for their tools. Proactive operations and high visibility patrols are conducted throughout the wards to target offenders