Erith
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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.
Erith 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 Erith@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).
Matthew Compton
Police Constable
James Hendrick
Chief Inspector
Rachael Jarman
Neighbourhood Inspector
Benjamin Laing
Police Constable
Lorraine O'hara
PCSO
Wayne Robbens
Sergeant
Adam Winch
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 |
|---|---|
|
ASB in and around Erith Town Centre Issued 25 September 2026 |
Targeted uniform and plain clothes patrols. Actioned 01 June 2026 |
|
ASB issues Erith Riverside park Issued 25 September 2026 |
Targeted patrols at identified times. Actioned 01 December 2026 |
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Extra patrols Erith train Station Issued 25 September 2026 |
Joint working with British Transport Police. Actioned 01 June 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 Erith are saying are the issues in the area:
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