Dulwich Village Weekly news

Good afternoon Dulwich Village residents,

Please see below for our weekly ward updates:

Dulwich Village has been very busy this week working alongside our Dulwich Wood colleagues over the two wards. This has included multiple arrest enquiries on both wards where we are targeting prolific offenders who live and operate within the wards. 

The team have also been conducting various welfare visits for victims of crime over the ward. This ensures that victims of crime are supported and assisting the investigation with any additional information that may be attained by the local policing team. 

We have had a street briefing and a ‘Cupper with a Copper’ this week where residents are able to speak about their local issues and concerns directly to the team. All upcoming events will be publicised on MET ENGAGE offering residents various opportunities to discuss anything with us. We held these at Dulwich picture gallery and Sunray gardens, but locations will vary each week.

The team are currently acting on intelligence provided from local residents in regards to vehicles obscuring their number plates as well as other various traffic offences. Please keep informing us of any incidents occurring on the ward. 

Crime statistics for this week: 

-We have seen an increase in parcels being stolen outside residential properties. Please ensure that if you’re not available for a delivery, that you either re-arrange or ensure that someone collects your parcel for you. Opportunists will see a parcel left outside your property and steal this. Luckily, on some reports there has been video doorbell footage of the suspects. We are now assisting our Response Team colleagues with the investigations and identifying the suspects involved. 

-We are aware of incidents of motor vehicle crime on the ward. As one of our ward priorities, we are focused on combating this. The team have increased patrols around hotspot locations and will continue to do so. 

-Please make sure your vehicle is always locked as we have had reports of suspects rummaging through vehicles and trying to open car doors. Any vehicles that they find unlocked are then entered to see if any valuable items can be taken.

Next week we have our quarterly ward panel meeting. This is on Tuesday 22nd July at 7pm at The Crown and Greyhound pub. Anyone on the ward is welcome to attend this open meeting with all ward residents. 

We will also be increasing our patrols around Dulwich Park and Belair Park next week as it’s the last week before the summer holidays. Usually end of term dismissals, there is an increase of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) around Southwark borough and therefore we will be ensuring that any incidents are dealt with swiftly. 

If you have any concerns within your area, please let us know so we can assist.

Kindest regards, 

Dulwich Village Safer-Neighbourhood Team