West Heath
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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.
West Heath 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 WestHeath@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).
Giles Balestrini
Licencing Sergeant
Gareth Evans
Inspector
Rachael Jarman
Neighbourhood Inspector
Jamie Keen
Inspector
Janette Mattin
PCSO
Melanie Pressley
Superintendent
John Pruden
Police Constable
Charlie Stutter
Police Constable
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 |
|---|---|
|
Focus on reducing anti-social behaviour in identified hotspots, including the Pantiles and open spaces Issued 28 May 2026 |
High-visibility patrols in hotspot areas Actioned 28 August 2026 |
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Address and reduce drug use across the ward, with a particular focus on key areas including the Pantiles Issued 28 May 2026 |
Conduct high-visibility and targeted patrols in identified hotspots Actioned 28 August 2026 |
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Tackle speeding and vehicle-related ASB across the ward through enforcement and engagement Issued 28 May 2026 |
Conduct targeted speed enforcement operations in identified hotspot areas Actioned 28 August 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 West Heath are saying are the issues in the area:
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