Regular patrols around Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside to increase visibility. Use of CPW to deter persons from engaging in theft related offences.

High Visibility patrols to the locations identified to deter those committing offences and utilise dispersal powers. Better collaboration with community groups such as park guard and street pastors have also been incresed. MSC have also been given tasks by the ward supervisor which has included being deployed to areas of concern and high crime. Work is currently ongoing to deal with the same group of persons believed to be committing the problems. This is ongoing at present. Patrols still currently ongoing with other departments as part of summer policing plans

Parkleys/Ham Parade/Ham Library. Youths gathering and smoking cannabis / drug dealing / shoplifting. The local ward officer and PCSO have been tasked with attending various locations where ASB has been an ongoing problem. The local ward officers have been attending these areas each shift and have been speaking with local residents and businesses to offer reassurance.

High Visibility patrols to the locations identified to deter those committing crime. Use of stop and search and arrest powers when appropriate. Utilising Anti-Social Behaviour legislation to issue ASB warnings, Community Protection warnings and Community Protection Notices to known offenders.

Patrols in areas associated with drug taking and dealing

Patrols on foot are carried out on a regular basis with other departments including the Met Special Constabulary (MSC). Areas visited during patrols include: Parkleys, Ham Common, Ham/Teddington Riverside