Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Southwark/RotherhitheCurrent Priorities
Issue
ASB/Bicycles- Work with local council to try and tackle the problems of the cycle lanes and the dangers it poses to public both on and off road.
Action
We are working with Southwark Council to tackle the issues with the new cycle lane that has been opened recently. We have seen a number of incidents and near misses with cyclists and we are working with the council to see if there is a way to make it safe for everyone.
Issue
Theft snatches/Robbery- Phone Thefts around Canada Water station and Anti-social Behaviour issues concerning youths and intimidation. Residents and underground staff have been complaining that this is happening too often. Officers will step up patrols in the area and hand out information about phone safety and advise public.
Action
We have been working with local community to try and make them aware of the issues surrounding theft snatches, We have been paying close attention to the Canada Water tube station area with flyers and visibility patrols to make people aware while using their mobile phones to be vigilant.
Issue
-Disrupt- Deter and reduce ASB and Drugs at local hotspots by being visible and doing regular patrols.
Action
We take calls regularly to incidents and investigate reports of any Drug dealing in the area. The more we are seen the more trust we can build with our local community.