Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Tower-Hamlets/PoplarContact Details
Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSPoplar
Current Priorities
Issue
Residents have reported that drugs are being dealt from a vehicle around Poplar High Street, the Will Crooks Estate and Shirbutt Street. This is causing upset because lots of residents see it and the drugs are being consumed in Poplar Recreation Ground, where children are playing.
Action
Poplar SNT will patrol the area regularly, using our stop and search powers and gathering intelligence on vehicles suspected to be involved.
Issue
residents have stated robberies on East india Dock road to be a priority for SNT
Action
PSCO and PC's to regularly patrol the area and submit intelligence reports.
PCSO's to provide residents with crime prevention advice
Issue
There are a number of people driving dangerously down Poplar High Street JW Cotton Street. This includes racing and anti-social behaviour; residents feel it is only a matter of time before there is a serious incident on the high street.
Action
Poplar SNT will use road traffic powers to stop and seize cars where appropriate.
Speed gun Op to be implemented
Upcoming Events
Walk, Talk and Do
Female officers ‘buddying up’ with women from their communities to go out on patrol in open spaces, to discuss their experiences, concerns and reflections.
Where: All Saints Shurch yard
When: 19 September 2025 at 14:00 - 19 September 2025 at 15:00
Walk, Talk and Do
Female officers ‘buddying up’ with women from their communities to go out on patrol in open spaces, to discuss their experiences, concerns and reflections.
Where: Escapade Estate
When: 29 October 2025 at 15:00 - 29 October 2025 at 16:00
Walk, Talk and Do
Female officers ‘buddying up’ with women from their communities to go out on patrol in open spaces, to discuss their experiences, concerns and reflections.
Where: Rosefield Garden
When: 14 November 2025 at 12:00 - 14 November 2025 at 13:00