Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Richmond-Upon-Thames/KewContact Details
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondUponThamesPolice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSKew
Current Priorities
Issue
Tackling drug dealing and drug use across the ward.
Action
Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and engagement with the public.
Issue
Tackling motor vehicle crimes (in particular thefts from cars) resulting from increased visitors in the area due to seasonal events.
Action
Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and promoting of crime prevention through social media and engagement with owners of vehicles at highest risk.
A number of street briefings are also being taken place to offer residents crime prevention advice as well as the introduction of Met Engage allowing officers to communicate information to residents.
Issue
Identifying hotspot areas and engaging with response team resources to provide patrols at peak hours.
Providing crime prevention advice through quarterly Police Liaison Group meetings, communication with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators, WhatsApp and Met Engage and at community engagement events.
Victims of burglary and neighbouring properties to be contacted by DWO or PCSO and provided with crime prevention advice.
Working with specialist Burglary Squad to identify suspects and secure evidence.
Action
High visibility patrols to identified locations and working closely with highlighted shops.
Offering crime prevention advice to shops that are frequently targeted.
Working with other Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Volume Crime Team to identify offenders.
Upcoming Events
Cuppa with a Copper
An opportunity to have a Cuppa with your local Cops
Where: North Sheen Recreation Ground,Kew TW9 4LB
When: 11 August 2025 at 10:00 - 11 August 2025 at 11:00
Ward Panel meeting
A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.
Where: National Archives
When: 16 October 2025 at 19:00 - 16 October 2025 at 20:00