Stratford

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.

Stratford 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 Stratford@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).

Jodie Blizniukiene (Metropolitan Police, Dedicated Ward Officer, Stratford Ward)

Jodie Blizniukiene

Dedicated Ward Officer

Elizabeth Daranijoh (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Stratford)

Elizabeth Daranijoh

Police Constable

John Garside (Metropolitan Police, Sergeant, Stratford & West Ham SNT)

John Garside

Sergeant

Mst Nahid (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Stratford)

Mst Nahid

PCSO

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

Rough sleepers

Issued 03 February 2026

Concerns have also been raised regarding a persistent rough sleeper within the ward. Residents have reported welfare concerns in relation to this individuals ,along with associated anti-social behaviour and environmental issues.

Actioned 20 March 2026

Mobile phone theft/robbery by suspects on e-bikes

Issued 03 February 2026

High visibility cycle/foot patrols/covert patrols & community engagement, bringing awareness to the public in problematic areas. Advice on how to help avoid becoming a victim of this crime.

Actioned 20 March 2026

Drug Taking and Drug Dealing

Issued 03 February 2026

There continues to be a significant number of reports regarding individuals involved in drug taking and suspected drug dealing within the ward. These activities are causing considerable distress to residents and are contributing to increased anti-social behaviour in several hotspot location. This priority will focus on targeted patrols , intelligence gathering ,and collaborative work with partner agencies to disrupt drug-related activity and safeguard vulnerable individuals.

Actioned 20 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 Stratford are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Local Priorities Violence against women and girls Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Violence against women and girls, wh...

Metropolitan Police
16/03/2026 14:00:33

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Supporting International Women's Day : Thu 05 Mar 11:00

Hi Resident In support of International Women’s Day, your local Stratford Town Centre Team will b...

Metropolitan Police
05/03/2026 09:40:33

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Supporting International Women's Day : Thu 05 Mar 11:00

In support of International Women’s Day, your local Stratford Town Centre Team will be in Stratford...

Metropolitan Police
04/03/2026 18:42:20

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To celebrate INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY : Wed 11 Mar 13:00

Hi ALL Please join with us Carpenter community garden at 13/03/2026 at 1-3 pm . Blossom and br...

Metropolitan Police
04/03/2026 13:11:42

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Local Matters Survery

Hello, Please use the QR Code to fill out a local survey around the things that matter to you. Thi...

Metropolitan Police
26/02/2026 15:40:07

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Local Priorities Vandalism/ graffiti Message

Dear Resident, I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Vandalism/ graffiti, which people ar...

Metropolitan Police
26/02/2026 15:30:57

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Job Fair Westfield Stratford City E20 : Fri 06 Mar 12:00

Hi Resident Our officers and staff are at the heart of policing in the Met. Every day we rely ...

Metropolitan Police
24/02/2026 14:47:57

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Job Fair Westfield Stratford City E20 : Sat 07 Mar 12:00

Hi Resident Our officers and staff are at the heart of policing in the Met. Every day we rely ...

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24/02/2026 14:45:40

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Upcoming Events

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Stratford ward panel meeting
  • St John's Church, Stratford, Broadway, E15 1NG
  • 27/03/2026 18:00
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