Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Bexley/East-WickhamContact Details
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BexleyPolice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSEastWickham
Current Priorities
Issue
East Wickham Open Space Robberies
There has been a reduction in these but they remain a priority along with retail crime and its assocaited violence
Action
High visibility patrols
Plain clothes patrols.
Stop and Search of subjects where grounds exist.
Engagement with local schools to raise awareness.
Issue
A resident survey identified several ASB hotspots on East Wickham. The main concerns are youths hanging around in groups and smoking cannabis.
Action
High visibility patrols
Plain clothes patrols
Use of PSPO powers to give appropriate FPNs.
Use Stop and Search where grounds exist.
Engagement with the community to ensure ASB is reported when identified.
Issue
This includes theft of and theft from motor vehicles. Furthermore issues with Motor Vehicles speeding on Welling Way.
Action
Speed operations, focusing on identified areas of concern.
Reassurance visits to residents
High visability patrols
Plain clothes patrols
Engagement with Bexley Council for SIDS (speed indicators) to be provided in problem areas
Crime prevention surgeries to provide crime prevention advice.
Upcoming Events
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: Baltimore Place, Welling. Time to be confirmed
When: 20 September 2025 at 15:00 - 20 September 2025 at 17:00