St James

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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.

St James - Waltham Forest 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 StJames-WalthamForest@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).

Emily Bianchi (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, St James Ward)

Emily Bianchi

PCSO

Daniel Bray (Metropolitan Police , Sergeant, Safer Neighbourhood Team )

Daniel Bray

Sergeant

Sarah Jackson (Metropolitan Police, Superintendent, Neighbourhoods)

Sarah Jackson

Superintendent

Elaina Karuzas (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, NE - ST JAMES WARD)

Elaina Karuzas

PCSO

Tahsin Mushfique (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, SNT)

Tahsin Mushfique

Police Constable

Kadi Pau (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, St James SNT)

Kadi Pau

PCSO

Paul Perversi (Police, Inspector, NE North Central Cluster. High St, St James, Hoe St, William Morris, Markhouse, Leabridge, Chapel End, Highham Hill)

Paul Perversi

Inspector

Adam Richmond (Metropolitan Police, Chief Inspector, Waltham Forest)

Adam Richmond

Chief 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

E-Bikes

Issued 02 February 2026

Residents are concerned about the speed of e-bikes in the area and believe they present a safety risk. Delivery riders and other e-bikes users frequently travel at high-speed increasing the likelihood of an accident or injury.

Actioned 20 May 2026

Violence against women and girls.

Issued 02 February 2026

On 17th November 2025 had a VAWG meeting to raise awareness and engaged with local and international students
Discussed how to stay safe and report incidents/crime to police.
On 12 December 2025 officers have arranged a walk/talk event at St James Station with local councillors

Actioned 20 May 2026

Parcel theft on the ward

Issued 02 February 2026

Officers have increased patrols within the hotspots over the past 3 months, this is an on going issue and a dedicated officer will now review overnight crimes and conduct enquires to identify offenders.

Actioned 20 May 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 St James are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Man arrested after two stabbed in Barnet

SENT OBO Superintendent Sarah Jackson An investigation is under way and a man has been arrested fo...

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30/04/2026 07:37:32

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Cycle Marking or Registration Scheme : Sat 18 Apr 13:00

Today, St James Safer Neighbourhood Team took part in a joint event at Blackhorse Road E17 offering ...

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18/04/2026 17:36:04

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Cycle Marking or Registration Scheme : Sat 18 Apr 13:00

Hi Resident A little reminder of our bike marking and registration event today, alongside Dr Bike ...

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18/04/2026 09:10:43

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Police and Council Walk and Talk

On 7th April, St James Safer Neighbourhood Officers joined forces with local council officers for a ...

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12/04/2026 09:18:32

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Cycle Marking or Registration Scheme : Sat 18 Apr 13:00

🚲 FREE BIKE MARKING & DR BIKE SESSION 🚲 Protect Your Bike. Ride Safely. Join us at Blackho...

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11/04/2026 09:02:14

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Statement from the NE BCU Police Encounter Panel

SENT OBO The Commuity Co - Chair The NE BCU Police Encounter Panel (PEP) met on Thursday 15 March...

Metropolitan Police
07/04/2026 09:31:53

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Ward Panel Meeting : Wed 20 May 18:00

Dear Residents of St James Ward, Your local policing team invite you to join our next Ward Panel M...

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25/03/2026 08:31:14

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Have your say on independent review into the Metropolitan Police Service

Dear Resident The Fairfield Independent Review, led by Dr Gillian Fairfield, is assessing the Met’...

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09/03/2026 13:09:14

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