Operated by: Metropolitan Police Service

https://www.met.police.uk/area/your-area/met/Wandsworth/Nine-Elms

Contact Details

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@MPSBattersea

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

Email: [email protected]

Current Priorities

Issue

Robbery, Robberies have been a persistent issue around Battersea Park, this occasionally pushes its way on to Nine Elms Lane where there have been a number of late night high value robberies. This can be be tackled by an increase of crime awareness to the footfall around the robbery risk areas, increased visible and plain clothes patrols in these areas during the peak times. Multiple department operations involving units such as violent suppression unit.

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 the community.

Issue

There has been a high number of push bike thefts in the area, both from external locking points and Burglaries where push bikes kept inside a private area have been stolen.
This issue will be tackled by visiting the hot spot area's, identifying any weakness in their security, check residents bikes if they are locked and how, inform residents to look out for tailgating etc., this has previously been effective with bike theft issues inside Riverlight court.

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 residents and bike owners.

Issue

ASB drug, mainly cannabis usage has been identified as an issue along Riverside Walk and Ponton road, this issue mainly presents itself around Lunchtime and evening times. This will be tackled by persistent high vis patrols around peak times and searching subjects where ground exist, occasional plain clothes patrols will also be arranged to target this.

Action

High Visibility patrols to the locations identified to deter those committing Anti-Social Behaviour and using drugs. Use of stop and Search and arrest powers when appropriate .Utilising Anti-Social Behaviour legislation to issue ASN warnings, Community Protection warnings and Community Protection Notices when appropriate.

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: Embassy Gardens

When: 5 February 2025 at 18:00 - 5 February 2025 at 19:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Embassy Gardens

When: 7 May 2025 at 18:00 - 7 May 2025 at 19:00

Ward Panel meeting

A meeting of the panel members to discuss local concerns and to and set priorities for the local police team.

Where: Embassy Gardens

When: 6 August 2025 at 18:00 - 6 August 2025 at 19:00