Kennington
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Through our new platform Met Engage you can get to know your local officers, help shape how we police your local area and have direct access to key information and advice.
This isn't just a platform for us to tell you what we're doing in your area, it's an opportunity for you to tell us what's concerning you most so we can take action on the things that truly matter to you.
Kennington Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area or 'ward', supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across London.
To contact to your team about local policing issues, email us at Kennington@contact.metengage.co.uk or pick an officer to email below. (Please do not use this contact method to report crime, in an emergency always call 999 or you can report crime online at www.met.police.uk or dial 101).
Steven Hopwood
Police Sergeant
Oliver Lamb
Inspector
Alfie Paxton
Police Constable
Kate Sutcliffe
Police Constable
Kennington Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Steven Hopwood
Police Sergeant
Oliver Lamb
Inspector
Alfie Paxton
Police Constable
Kate Sutcliffe
Police Constable
Steven Hopwood
Police Sergeant
Local Priority Issues
We are committed to tackling the issues that matter most to local communities. Based on our conversations with residents, and the issues they have raised with us, our main priorities are:
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Dealing with Gang related crime associated with drug dealing offences. Issued 24 June 2025 |
Target those that deal drugs on Kennington ward. Actioned 24 September 2025 |
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To tackle robbery & theft snatch offences that are committed, especially in the winter months as the night draw in faster. Issued 24 June 2025 |
Hi Vis patrols to prevent and deter offenders from committing offences in Kennington. Actioned 24 September 2025 |
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To prevent and deter ASB offences being committed in Housing blocks by unauthorised access to blocks by offenders. Issued 24 June 2025 |
Hi Vis patrols & working in partnership with residents & housing associations to prevent unauthorised access to blocks. Actioned 24 September 2025 |
The word cloud below represents the issues raised by residents through their Local Matters survey. We take this into consideration along with discussions with stakeholders, ward panel meetings and conversations with the public when setting our key priorities
What members in Kennington are saying are the issues in the area:
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