Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Southwark/Rye-Lane

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Robbery - focus on Rye Lane and surrounding areas on the ward where robberies have been reported.

Action

Patrols have been increased in Rye Lane and we work closely with specialist units to identify perpetrators and take requisite action. recent operations have seen a reduction in offences.

Issue

Drug dealing - taking action on reports of drug dealing across the ward and also proactively tackling the issue

Action

Rye Lane is a priority ward and has seen an uplift of police officers present on the streets. Officers work with community partner organisations to engage with and identifying habitual drug users and guide them towards supporting services, alongside investigating the supply of drugs. An aim of this is a reduction in thefts, begging and anti-social behaviour.

Issue

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) - reduce all forms of ASB, including graffiti

Action

Patrols have increased across the ward and officers work in partnership with Southwark Council to tackle the issue. Engagement with local residents and business owners is ongoing.