Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Croydon/Broad-Green

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

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

Twitter: Https://twitter.com/MPSBroadGreen

Current Priorities

Issue

SNT are working hard to ensure the safety of females in public by use of plain clothes patrols in high footfall areas to identify predatory behaviour.
SNT have also increased high visibility patrols in key areas. We are also working on street drinking and homeless hotspots to try and address issues that affect public perception of the area and safety.

Action

SNT have created OP KELAA in response to this matter and are working hard to ensure the safety of females in public.
SNT have also increased high visibility patrols in key areas.

Issue

Operation Aspen has been created to tackle this ongoing issue. This involves the street drinkers handing around this area, littering and defecating in various locations. Elmwood Road will be paid particular attention within our ward as discussed at the last ward panel.

Action

Broad Green SNT have made a number of arrests within Elmwood Road and the surrounding area which has resulted in charges for drug offences and a reduction in ASB in the area

Issue

Carry out patrols in London Road. Intention to up our visibility and confidence of local shop workers to improve reporting standards. Operation Kelaa has been created by Broad Green in response to this and will also look to improve reporting standards in particular that of VAWG offences.

Action

The MPS has launched Summer plans to target retail crime with shoplifting and Handling Stolen Good offences. Work has been undertaken to support businesses with vulnerable individuals causing issues through referrals to homeless charities and council partners.

Upcoming Events

ASB Surgery

An indoor one-to-one consultation session.

Where: Handcroft resource centre

When: 4 October 2025 at 15:00 - 4 October 2025 at 17:00

ASB Surgery

An indoor one-to-one consultation session.

Where: Handcroft resource centre

When: 8 November 2025 at 15:00 - 8 November 2025 at 17:00