Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service
https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Richmond-Upon-Thames/KewContact Details
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSKew
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondUponThamesPolice
Email: [email protected]
Current Priorities
Issue
Tackling drug dealing and drug use across the ward
Action
Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and engagement with the public.
Issue
Tackling motor vehicle crimes (in particular thefts from cars) resulting from increased visitors in the area due to seasonal events.
Action
Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and promoting of crime prevention through social media and engagement with owners of vehicles at highest risk.
A number of street briefings are also being taken place to offer residents crime prevention advice as well as the introduction of the new Met WhatsApp channel allowing officers to communicate information to residents.
Issue
Addressing theft taking place at local shops which may be linked to suspects carrying out such measures to assist in drug habbits.
Regular patrols of identified hotspots and sources of drug related ASB.
Visits to addresses subject to illegal importation reports.
Action
High visibility patrols to identified locations and working closely with highlighted shops.
Offering crime prevention advice to shops that are in concern.
Working with other Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Volume Crime Team to identify offenders.
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: The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew TW9 4AD
When: 14 January 2025 at 19:00 - 14 January 2025 at 20:00
Cuppa with a Copper
An opportunity to have a Cuppa with your local Cops
Where: The Avenue Club, St Lukes Church, The Avenue, Kew TW9 2AJ
When: 21 January 2025 at 01:00 - 21 January 2025 at 01:00