Forest Gate South
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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.
Forest Gate South 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 ForestGateSouth@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).
Lauren Dixon
PCSO
Aminul Haque
Police Constable
Danni Maddox
Sergeant
Richard Oldfield
Inspector
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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Violence Related Priority. Issued 12 November 2025 |
Engaging with sex workers during patrols, referring them to outreach services where possible Actioned 11 February 2026 |
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Reduce drug dealing/drug use. Issued 12 November 2025 |
Overt and Covert patrols. Problem solving by working with Newham Council to design out areas that facilitate ASB. Actioned 11 February 2026 |
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ASB Romford Road and surroundings areas. Issued 12 November 2025 |
High visibility patrols and attending community engagements. Those causing ASB will be issued with a Community Protection Notice. Actioned 11 February 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 Forest Gate South are saying are the issues in the area:
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