Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Richmond-Upon-Thames/North-Richmond

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSNthRichmond

Current Priorities

Issue

Drugs - Priority to target Drug activity on the ward which in turn leads to violence i.e. Drug debts and raises community tensions. Actions include proactive patrols of known drug hotspots and working with partner agencies including Housing Associations and Richmond Council.

Action

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

Issue

Motor Vehicle Crime - Priority to reduce Motor Vehicle Crime, including theft from motor vehicle and theft of motor vehicles.

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.

Issue

Responding to residents concerns regarding burglary and attempted burglaries in the community.

Action

Increase crime prevention advice being provided to residents. This will include advice on securing sheds and other outbuildings.
Identifying patterns and linked offences through analysis of reported crimes.
Providing crime prevention advice to victims of crime and neighbouring properties.
Working with burglary team to support investigations and assist with the gathering of evidence.

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: TBC

When: 1 October 2025 at 19:00 - 1 October 2025 at 21:00