Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Lewisham/Downham

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

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

Current Priorities

Issue

Issues linked to drug related activity and the associated violence that goes with this within the ward.

Action

Local patrols and engagement across the ward to be carried out. Targeting where there are reports of drug dealing and misuse. Liaising with residents to gather intelligence. Liaising with housing associations to combat problem addresses.
Plain clothes and uniformed patrols.
Weapons sweeps of linked areas.
Working in partnership with other police departments and partner agencies.

Issue

Tackling Anti Social Behaviour in various parts of the ward

Action

Officers to complete CPW's and CBO's for ASB in public places
Obtaining Closure Orders for residential premises with continued issues
Working closely with partners (council, registered social landlords and social services) to support and manage complex cases

Issue

Tackling ongoing issues with TOMV offences in the ward

Action

Regular visible targeted patrols to take place in and around these areas covering various shift times.
Engagement with local businesses and local residents on the area to encourage a community assisted approach.
Liaising with internal partners to conduct proactive operations in and around the area

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: Downham Health and Leisure Centre, BR1 5EW

When: 17 September 2025 at 19:00 - 17 September 2025 at 21:00