Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Southwark/Borough-and-Bankside

Contact Details

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSBoroughBank

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

ASB and Drugs have recently reduced around Nelson Square, however, it still exists in some capacity. Students are returning to nearby colleges, officers have already engaged with tutors at the local college around students involvement and will continue to. Officers will continue to work with the Bankside wardens to patrol the area and issue warnings.

Action

Patrols to be conducted at key times to target and identify offenders. Officers to conduct patrols later at night.

Issue

Increased Borough market patrols to tackle thefts. The area attracts a high volume of pedestrians.

Action

Tactics Police can use for this range from proactive plain clothes patrols and high visibility patrols. Officers will consider stop and search powers where necessary.

Issue

Theft shoplifting

Action

Identify and arrest suspects concerned in theft offences.

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: Southwark Police Station

When: 30 May 2025 at 14:00 - 30 May 2025 at 15:00