Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Southwark/St-George's

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

PRIORITY 1: DODSON AREA

DETAILS: Priority for the ward had been agreed and updated by the members of the ward panel on 25TH OCTOBER 2024. The DODSON are is an ongoing concern chiefly related to persistent and escalating drug related ASB and phone snatching.

Action

ACTIONS: Additional targeted patrols to improve on visibility and deterrence, and to organise joint patrols and weapon sweeps with council wardens. Liaise with Street Link to support rough sleepers off the street; council wardens to orientate a focus on the DODSON during their patrols. Engagement with the housing officer to improve upon and resolve issues as they arise.

Issue

PRIORITY 1: BLACKFRIARS ROAD

DETAILS: Following ward panel meeting on 25TH OCTOBER 2024, the members agreed to establish BLACKFRIARS ROAD as a priority for SNT. This is to tackle ongoing ASB, and in particular phone snatching.

Action

ACTIONS: Patrols will be undertaken at BLACKFRIARS ROAD, improving visibility in the area and supporting local residents. There will be a particular focus in tackling phone snatching, with SNT engaged to deter against the persistent crime. Crime prevention advice will be given to members of the public, too.

Issue

PRIORITY 3: LINGFIELD HOUSE

DETAILS: Priority had been agreed by members of and at the ward panel meeting on 25TH OCTOBER 2024. The wider GAYWOOD AREA experiences persistent ASB related to drug use.

Action

ACTIONS: Patrols will be targeted at GAYWOOD. Joint patrols with council wardens in the area, undertaking weapon sweeps and sustaining an improved visibility. Engaging with local residents for reassurance and crime prevention.

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: TBC

When: 7 February 2025 at 16:00 - 7 February 2025 at 18:00