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You may have seen recent media reports about changes to some of our police front counters. These changes are part of a series of difficult decisions the Met has had to make in response to a £260 million funding shortfall.
Our priority is to ensure that any changes have as little impact on our communities as possible. While we are a smaller service than before, we remain committed to using our resources effectively focusing on the issues that matter most to you and ensuring more officers are visible in your neighbourhoods.
After speaking with local politicians and community members, many have told us they would prefer to have more front counters open during the day, rather than fewer offering 24-hour service.
At present, all front counters remain open as usual. We will update you in advance of any changes being introduced.
When these changes do come into effect, please be assured that there will still be a front counter available to you in Edmonton.
If you wish to report a crime at a police station, you will continue to be able to do so. The Edmonton front counter will remain open:
• Monday to Friday: 10am – 10pm
• Weekends: 9am – 7pm
Fewer than one in 2,000 crimes since 2012 have been reported outside of these hours. We will provide a further update once the new hours are confirmed.
You can also continue to report crimes online, or by calling 101 for non-emergencies. If it is an emergency, please call 999 and ask for the police. These services are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are used for over 90% of crime reports.
Tackling crime in your local area remains one of our top priorities. We are increasing the number of Police Constables and Police Community Support Officers within our neighbourhood teams. You can find out who your local officers are on the Met Police website or at www.metengage.co.uk. Our officers will continue to patrol and engage with your community — please feel free to speak to them about any concerns or questions you may have.
If you do not feel comfortable speaking directly to the police, you can remain completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or via their secure online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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