Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Bexley/St-Mary's-and-St-JamesCurrent Priorities
Issue
Violence against a persons. Focused on Women and youths - High visibility patrols of the ward from dusk focusing on transport hubs and night time economy areas.
Action
Additional patrols conducted following early shifts to cover local college closure times. Patrols around Bexley BR station covering last train. NTE patrols Bexley high street.
Issue
Road Safety - Speeding North Cray Rd, Hurst Rd and surrounding areas.
Converters by way of crime prevention events, stalls, door to door enquiries, street briefings and Operations (E.g. Operation Huntsman, Operation Golden Hook).
Action
Road safety speeding operations on various points of the ward.
Joint MV crime proactive operations with Kent Police. MV Crime cocooning, Crime prevention stands. Tool marking events at DIY stores and building sites. CP messaging over social media and KIN emails.
Issue
Set by WPM. The panel decided to keep this as a priority, the panel members are concerned that this time of the year number of burglaries goes up. Panel members are also concerned that rising costs of living will have an impact at this type of crimes.
Action
Burglary patrols around both residential and business areas. Cocooning
Street Briefings - Tile Kiln Lane area.