Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Wandsworth/Wandle

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

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

Twitter: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaOh0j46mYPLQHq8mx05

Current Priorities

Issue

Youth Violence and ASB in Vicinity of St. Johns Drive, Henry Prince Estate and Garratt Lane. Increase in offences / complaints of ASB relating to youths associated to St Johns Drive

Action

To continue patrols in the vicinity of Henry Prince Estate, Garratt Lane and St.Johns Drive, engage with groups of youths, progress investigations of offences identified and liaise / promote good work with local community through street briefings, community events and Ward Panel meetings. Officers secured installation of a temporary CCTV camera overlooking an ASB hotspot area and when appropriate will utilise stop and search powers. Officers will aim to provide reassurance visits to repeat victims of ASB and continue to liaise with partner agencies.

Issue

Increase of Theft From Motor Vehicles offences in and around Swaffield Road and Whitehead Close SW18

Action

Theft from Motor Vehicle remains a long term priority for the ward. Officers will monitor crime trends and utilise predictive mapping and aim to patrol hotspot areas and specifically around Swaffield Road and Whitehead Close. Officers will aim to engage with vehicle owners and offer crime prevention advice. High Visibilty patrols continue to take place around these areas and officers will provide regular street briefings for local residents, to provide updates and address any concerns raised.

Issue

To aim to reduce daytime residential burglaries within the ward.

Action

Dedicated Ward Officers will promote awareness of home security and provide High Visibility patrols in identified burglary hotspot areas. Officers will promote crime prevention through engagement events, home reassurance visits, social media, street briefings and public meetings. Officers will continuously review all reports of burglary and highlight any patterns of offending and adjust their patrols and events accordingly to correspond with locations highlighted. Officers will aim to visit victims of burglaries and have recently completed a property marking scheme across the ward.

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: 273 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18 4DU.

When: 30 September 2025 at 19:00 - 30 September 2025 at 21:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 6 October 2025 at 12:00 - 6 October 2025 at 15:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 3 November 2025 at 12:00 - 3 November 2025 at 15:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 1 December 2025 at 12:00 - 1 December 2025 at 15:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: 273 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18 4DU.

When: 16 December 2025 at 19:00 - 16 December 2025 at 21:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 5 January 2026 at 12:00 - 5 January 2026 at 15:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 2 February 2026 at 12:00 - 2 February 2026 at 15:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 2 March 2026 at 12:00 - 2 March 2026 at 15:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: 273 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18 4DU.

When: 31 March 2026 at 19:00 - 31 March 2026 at 21:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 6 April 2026 at 12:00 - 6 April 2026 at 15:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 4 May 2026 at 12:00 - 4 May 2026 at 15:00

Bike marking scheme

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with bike marking.

Where: St George's hospital, Tooting.

When: 1 June 2026 at 12:00 - 1 June 2026 at 15:00