Wanstead Park

VIOLENCE RELATED

The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on the 3rd December 2025. The ward panel have decided to keep the priorities the same. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on the 11th March 2026.

Ongoing robberies occurring around Wanstead High School.

Issued 03 December 2025

The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on the 3rd December 2025. The ward panel have decided to keep the priorities the same. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on the 11th March 2026.
Targeted patrols in and around the area during times the offences are occurring. Liaising with members of the public to issue crime prevention advice & forming a partnership working model with the council and bordering borough. Street briefing on the roads affected to find out if there are any unreported crimes

S - Reduce the number of Robberies
M - Use crime statistics to measure crimes occurrence
A - Surrounding area on the school can be targeted
R - Councillors and members of the public have identified this area
T – Over the next three months before the next ward panel meetings

Actioned 11 March 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Drug use
The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on the 3rd December 2025. Residents reported of ASB and Drug use on NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE and ST. GABRIELS CLOSE. Targeted patrols will be conducted on hotpot areas to deter these activities. This priority will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting on the 11th March 2026.

Issued 03 December 2025

The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on the 3rd December 2025. The ward panel have decided to change the priority from Burglaries to ASB/ Drug use at particular hotspots on the ward. This decision was made as Burglaries are an existing priority for the REDBRIDGE borough and remains an important issue for the MET police. It was agreed that specific problems to the ward should take priority. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on the 11th March 2026.

Extra patrols of the affected streets at the specific times they have been reported in a covert manner & high visibility patrols. Partnership working with the council to make residents aware of crime prevention tactics plus provide reassurance.

S - Reduce ASB and drug use.
M - Use crime statistics to measure crimes occurrence
A - Target areas of known offences and surrounding streets. High Visability patrols and partnership working.
R - Councillors, members of the public and crime statistics have identified these hotspots.
T – Over the next three months before the next ward panel meetings.

Actioned 11 March 2026

Motor vehicle Theft & Interference

The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 3rd December 2025. The ward panel have decided to keep the priorities the same. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on the 11th March 2026.

Issued 03 December 2025

This priority remains the same as the past ones due to being ratified by the most recent ward panel as it is still a concern that the residents feel SNT should be focusing on:
Reduce theft of motor vehicle & theft from motor vehicle on key streets on the ward (Woodlands Avenue & surrounding) over the next three months. In accordance with problem orientated policing.
S - Reduce ASB and drug use.
M - Use crime statistics to measure crimes occurrence
A - Target areas of known offences and surrounding streets. High Visability patrols and partnership working.
R - Councillors, members of the public and crime statistics have identified these hotspots.
T – Over the next three months before the next ward panel meetings.

Actioned 11 March 2026