Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Bexley/Thamesmead-EastContact Details
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSThamesmeadE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BexleyPolice
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
General violence on the streets of Thamesmead. London wide priority.
Action
Regular patrols of the estates and surrounds. Stop and search powers excercised, weapons seized and arrests made with offenders being put before the courts. Regular operations are conducted targeting violent crime and reducing other crime rates at train stations and hotspot areas. Regular engagements at the local schools are vital so that the police can promote a sense of trust with the children and steer them away from violent crime.
Issue
Drug dealing and use around The Thamesmead East Estate, tower blocks. ASB in and around Yarnton Way, and the surrounding streets.
Action
Several warrants have been conducted on the ward over the past year. Several arrests made and quantities of drugs seized. Proactive patrols are conducted reguarly and we utilise our stop and search powers to target those committing drug offences. We work closely with the council and housing associations to tackle ASB in the area so that we will can issue ASB warnings, community protection notices and closure orders where neccessary.
Issue
Theft of/from Motor vehicles including tow aways and cat convertor thefts.
Action
The team have identifed several suspects and arrests have been made. Our aim is to target those who are prolific in committing theft of and theft from motor vehicle offences to reduce crime rates.
Upcoming Events
Crime Prevention Stall
A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with crime prevention advice.
Where: Parkway Summer Fate
When: 27 June 2025 at 15:30 - 27 June 2025 at 17:00
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: The Nest Library, Cygnet Square
When: 26 July 2025 at 12:00 - 26 July 2025 at 14:00
Crime Prevention Stall
A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with crime prevention advice.
Where: Southmere Park
When: 2 August 2025 at 11:00 - 2 August 2025 at 16:00