General violence on the streets of Thamesmead. London wide priority.

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.

Drug dealing and use around The Thamesmead East Estate, tower blocks. ASB in and around Yarnton Way, and the surrounding streets. The team work hard in order to identify individuals and issue community protection notices, Submitting ASB referrals to the council and working closely with schools to reduce ASB.

Several warrants have been conducted on the ward over the past year and more are planned over the coming months. 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.

Theft of/from Motor vehicles including tow aways and cat convertor thefts.

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.