Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Barking-and-Dagenham/Becontree

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSBecontree

Current Priorities

Issue

Ward Panel 11/08/2025 Drug-related incidents have been predominantly reported in alleyways between Butler Road and Becontree Avenue

Action

In response, Becontree officers will conduct precise, intelligence-led stop and searches to address drug activity, ensuring all actions are grounded in legitimate concerns.

Issue

Ward Panel 11/08/2025 Data analysis demonstrates that that Burnside Road and Winterbourne Road should be a priority for Vehicle related crime. Vehicles also speeding between Butler Rd and Gainsborough Rd.

Action

In response, heightened high-visibility and covert patrols are being conducted at various times, focusing particularly on these areas. Officers will continue to provide practical crime prevention advice to residents on securing their vehicles and contents through face-to-face interactions and social media. This approach aims to raise awareness and prevent further incidents.

Issue

Ward Panel 11/08/2025, 6 reported Robbery incidents in the last 3 months. Residents are concerned crime will go up due to hot weather and summer break coming up.

Action

To address this, targeting wanted individuals for Robbery, combined with, practical crime prevention advice and high-visibility patrols around the ward will aid in deterring and reducing offences.