Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Merton/Village

Contact Details

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPSVillageVW

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

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) - Common and High Street
This stems from different incidents on Wimbledon Common in the past.

Action

Specific: Targeted patrols around Wimbledon Common and High Street, both high visibility and plain clothed. Attend Walk and Talks on the common and provide safety advice leaflets on crime stall in the market. Enquire if runners on the common would find it beneficial from a safety stance if officers were to also be present jogging on the common. Heightened response to any reported relevant offences ie. Victim reassurance and reassurance patrols.
Measurable: Measured by reviewing crime reports and 999 calls. Patrols and responses, logged on PMP (record of action for priority)
Achievable: Achievable by engaging with the public whilst on Walk and talks, drop in surgeries and on Patrol.
Relevant: This is relevant due to previous incidents and a highlighted area of vulnerability.
Timely: 3 months, to be reviewed at the next panel.

Issue

Increase in community impact, from feedback of victims we have visitted.

Action

S: Collate Security advice/Vehicle Safety Packs. Make a bid for a property marking project for Village and neighbouring wards.
M: Measured by reviewing crime reports and calls to police. . Patrols and responses, logged on PMP (record of action for priority)
A: Distribute security packs to building/property renovation sites or via Council planning department, High Vis patrols, visit sites and ensure they have up to date security advice. Provide security advice to the newsletter to be distributed to the Residents associations/community contacts.
R: This is relevant because of the increase in theft from motor vehicles occurring around building sites and in the village by Victims leaving valuables on show, and vans being drilled into.
T: 3 months, to be reviewed at next panel. Team will review monthly and conduct overnight checks when on duty

Issue

Due to community feedback and an increase in reported incidents this has taken a space as our teams priority.

Action

S: Collate Security advice/Send security advice via newsletter. Heightened response to retail crime. Increase community feel and relationship with police, through patrols and regular contact – promoting reporting and knowledge on how best to do so.
M: Measured by reviewing crime reports. Record of police actions on PMP(record of action for priority)
A: High Vis/Plain Clothes patrols, provide security advice to the newsletter to be distributed to the residents associations. Patrol High Street on each shift Village SNT are working, at least once. All actions logged on PMP.
R: This is relevant because of the increase in Retail Theft and feedback from victims and community.
T: 3 Months, to be reviewed at the next panel. Team will review monthly and conduct overnight checks when on duty

Upcoming Events

Cuppa with a Copper

An opportunity to have a Cuppa with your local Cops

Where: Windmill Tea rooms, windmill commo Wimbledon Village

When: 9 April 2025 at 11:00 - 9 April 2025 at 12:00

Crime Prevention Stall

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with crime prevention advice.

Where: Farmers Market, High Street, Wimbledon Village

When: 27 April 2025 at 10:00 - 27 April 2025 at 12:00

Cuppa with a Copper

An opportunity to have a Cuppa with your local Cops

Where: Windmill Tea rooms, windmill commo Wimbledon Village

When: 9 May 2025 at 11:00 - 9 May 2025 at 12:00

Crime Prevention Stall

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with crime prevention advice.

Where: Farmers Market, High Street, Wimbledon Village

When: 1 June 2025 at 10:00 - 29 June 2025 at 12:00

Cuppa with a Copper

An opportunity to have a Cuppa with your local Cops

Where: Windmill Tea rooms, windmill commo Wimbledon Village

When: 11 June 2025 at 11:00 - 11 June 2025 at 12:00

Crime Prevention Stall

A one-to-one consultation session in conjunction with crime prevention advice.

Where: Farmers Market, High Street, Wimbledon Village

When: 29 June 2025 at 10:00 - 29 June 2025 at 12:00