Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Hackney/Dalston

Contact Details

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

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Gillet Square - Class A drug use, supply offences, as well as isolated incidences of violence associated with the consumption and supply of Class A drugs. Previous serious violence in the area has been fuelled by drug related crime.

Action

Robust enforcement of drug related offences in residential areas. High visibility patrols to deter criminality and communication with local residents groups to identify offenders.

Issue

ASB and Street Drinking around Gillet Square

Liaise Youth Clubs to divert youth ASB and safeguard vulnerable young people.

Action

High Visibility Patrols in the area working with local authority enforcement officers.

Work with local youth services to set up semi-regular engagement events. Directed engagement

Issue

Incidences of severe ASB and acquisitive crime related to Class A drug users on residential roads in the north of the ward as well as VAWG offences. Local businesses are experiencing adverse effects due to the high concentration of Class A users and others that are intimidated by the presence of those believed to be supplying Class A drugs.

Action

High-visibility patrols in the area, in addition to issuing ASB/CPW/CPN to individuals found engaging in VAWG and ASB on the footprint. Liaising with local council in roll-out of Neighbourhood Watch programme in the area.

Upcoming Events

Cuppa with a Copper

An opportunity to have a Cuppa with your local Cops

Where: Starbucks, Dalston Square

When: 23 December 2024 at 15:00 - 23 December 2024 at 16:00

Ward Panel meeting

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

Where: To Be Confirmed

When: 28 January 2025 at 18:30 - 28 January 2025 at 19:30