As part of our borough Priority; we are targeting Violence Related Crimes. This can include domestic incidents to robberies. Officers will be conducting patrols and taking calls in order to protect victims and secure evidence, in order to bring prosecution to those who commit these crimes.

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 the community.

Police have been getting numerous reports regarding Burglaries around the Furzedown Area. There are no specific targets that police have noticed. However in response to this, police will be finding out what specifically has been taken in regards to burglaries and establishing a pattern of target, and to identify those committing the crimes.

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 residents.

Concerns were raised by the community about drug dealing within the area of Furzedown. In response to this officers will perform a number of targeted patrols over the next three months, specifically but not exclusively around Furzedown Rec and Mitcham Lane where more detailed issues have been highlighted.

Heightened patrols took place at targeted times, resulting in a number of initial arrests for drug dealing. In addition, partners have been engaged for any drug rehabilitation services that can be offered within the area more specifically. Officers will continue to find innovative ways to tackle this problem over the following month to ensure no reoccurrence, but we ask the public to report any signs of potential drug dealing, no matter how small it may seem. If any community members would also like to be part of a walk-along patrol to discuss this issue, please use the contact forms on this site.