Heath
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We're transforming the Met to become a service that truly delivers for you.
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.
Heath 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 Heath@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).

Samuel Boateng
PCSO

David Bredemear
Sergeant

Caroline Curnick
Police Constable

Daniella Frederick
Police Constable

Joe Harrington
Sergeant

Christopher Pearce
Inspector

Gabriel Ross
Police Constable

Hussein Shushtari
Police Constable

Richard Thompson
Police Constable
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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Heath Ward’s drugs ASB in the three towers (Laburnum House, Peverel House, Hawkwell House). Issued 01 March 2026 |
Ongoing ASB drugs issues occurring in the high rises identified as a complex long term ongoing issue that would require a multi-agency problem solving approach. High visibility foot patrols and community engagement/awareness to help reduce ASB. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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VAWG patrols, Oxlow Lane and other Heath hotspots Issued 01 March 2026 |
In response to reports of women being followed along Oxlow Lane. The area has been identified as a possible hotspot for VAWG. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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Crescent Road general ASB Issued 01 March 2026 |
Addressing ASB on Crescent Road, where reports of disputes and concerns for animal welfare were raised. The RSPCA has assisted with investigations, and we continue to work alongside local ASB officers to reduce these issues Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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 Heath are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
Stop & Search leads to arrests and 17 year old boy charged and remanded to court with possessing an imitation firearm
A recent stop and search by patrolling officers from your local response team lead to the arrest of ...
STOLEN MOPED
Officers from Heath ward again spotted two young males with stolen moped, They flew the scene as soo...
Burglary
Please remain alert to recent burglary activity in the area and take simple steps to keep your home ...
VAWG meeting
Good afternoon resident, On Wednesday, 3 December a partnership meeting took place to discuss...
Local Priorities Burglary Update
Dear Resident Thank you for taking the local priority survey recently, your ongoing feedback about l...
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CYCLE ROUTINE PATROL
PCSO Boateng on routine cycle patrol to prevent ongoing ASB at Heath ward, Also, there was communit...
Local Priorities Shoplifting Message
Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Shoplifting, which people around you...
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