Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Croydon/Shirley-SouthCurrent Priorities
Issue
Following an increase in violence offences and weapons being found around the Shrublands Estate, the continued aim for Shirley South Safer Neighbourhood Team is to reduce violent activity via continued weapon sweeps, public crime prevention meetings, high visibility patrols and a continued police presence throughout the summer months
Action
Although not at the same level as previously there continues to be weapons found in the estate. The team will continue to patrol the area and utilise their powers of stop and search where appropriate as well as conducting open space searches of the local area. The team have held contact sessions at the Children's Centre and will look to hold further meetings there and at the community centre where the residents can discuss any issues they have with their local officers
Issue
Although not as prevalent as previous months in Shirely. Robberies continue to occur across Croydon with students often being the targets. We will be doing more high visibility patrols in known hotspots and schools with in the ward.
Action
The pattern of robberies on the ward appeared to be targeted to school children. The team have focussed patrols after school when robberies were occuring and have conducted visits to the local schools which has seen a reduction in robberies of school children. With 0 reported over the last few months. This still remains a priority to keep the number of school children being victim of robbery in Shirley South
Issue
There have been incidents of catalytic converter theft, theft of number plates, vehicles being entered and contents stolen, and vehicles being stolen. The team will target patrols to high crime areas, conduct visits to victims of crime and host crime prevention events.
Action
Preventing motor vehicle crime remains a priority for the team. The team frequently patrol areas where crimes have occurred and conduct visits to victims to establish intelligence that can assist in identifying offenders. The team have also worked with neighbouring wards and traffic officers to patrol at the specific hours that the offences have been occurring.
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: St Johns Church, Tamberlin room, Shirley Church Road, CR0 5EE
When: 29 April 2025 at 19:00 - 29 April 2025 at 20:00