Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Tower-Hamlets/Poplar

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MPSTowerHam

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