Southgate

Welcome to Met Engage,

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.

Southgate 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 Southgate@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).

Hannah Bolton (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Southgate)

Hannah Bolton

PCSO

Ben Flint (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, NA SNT)

Ben Flint

Police Constable

Leanne Ingram (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Southgate)

Leanne Ingram

Police Constable

Brian Morley (Metropolitan Police, Inspector, Bowes, Highfield, Palmers Green, Southgate, Winchmore Hill, Arnos Grove, Oakwood, New Southgate)

Brian Morley

Inspector

Alex Watkins (Metropolitan Police, Sergeant, Southgate, Arnos Grove and Oakwood)

Alex Watkins

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

The aim of this is to monitor and reduce the business crime, such as ASB, shoplifting and other issues effecting the local businesses along CHASE SIDE and CHASE ROAD N14.

Issued 27 June 2025

Officers have been given high visibility patrols in and around the area. Officers are also tackling persistent offenders with community protection notices, and criminal behaviour orders.

Actioned 27 June 2025

The prevention of motor vehicle crime remains a significant focus due to ongoing reports of theft from vehicles and the theft of high-value keyless entry vehicles. The ward panel has agreed that this issue warrants continued attention and resources.

Issued 27 June 2025

Hotspot Monitoring The team will consistently monitor crime reports related to motor vehicle incidents, focusing on identified hotspot areas to implement targeted patrols.

Both high-visibility and plainclothes officers will patrol areas known for motor vehicle crime, particularly during times when such crimes are most likely to occur.

Officers will personally contact victims of motor vehicle crime to offer relevant crime prevention advice, ensuring they feel supported and informed. This outreach will also provide valuable insights into community concerns and experiences.

The team will enhance awareness efforts by utilising the ward's Twitter account, monthly newsletter, and community events to share crime prevention tips related to vehicle security and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.

Overall, these strategies aim to create a safer environment in Southgate by engaging with the community, fostering trust, and ensuring a proactive police presence to deter crime effectively.

Actioned 27 June 2025

We are aiming to look at burglary and monitor any potential increases or decreases and deal with them accordingly.

Issued 27 June 2025

Officers have been conducting high visibility patrols around areas that are more likely to get burgled. Officers are also giving out crime prevention materials in the area.

Actioned 27 June 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 Southgate are saying are the issues in the area:

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