Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Richmond-Upon-Thames/North-Richmond

Contact Details

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSNthRichmond

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichmondUponThamesPolice

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Drugs - Priority to target Drug activity on the ward which in turn leads to violence i.e. Drug debts and raises community tensions. Actions include proactive patrols of known drug hotspots including the Sheendale Footbridge and Raleigh Road Recreational Ground and working with partner agencies including Housing Associations and Richmond Council.

Action

High Visibility patrols to the locations identified to deter those committing Anti-Social Behaviour and drug offences. Use stop and search and arrest powers when appropriate. Utilising Anti-Social Behaviour legislation to issue ASB warnings, Community Protection warnings and Community Protection Notices when appropriate.

Issue

Motor Vehicle Crime - Priority to reduce Motor Vehicle Crime, especially the high levels of Thefts from Motor Vehicles at the bottom of Kew Road. Actions include plain clothes operations, leafleting to raise community awareness and liaising with Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators to gain intelligence.

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.

Issue

Responding to residents concerns regarding burglary and attempted burglaries in the community.

Action

Increase crime prevention advice being provided to residents. This will include advice on securing sheds and other outbuildings. Ensuring that victims of crime are receiving the appropriate follow up advice and support.