West Thamesmead
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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.
West Thamesmead 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 WestThamesmead@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).
Yves Mapli Kpakpoe
Police Constable
Sian Owen
Sergeant
Marc Smith
Dedicated Ward Officer
Ethan Williams
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 |
|---|---|
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Violent Crime including Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Issued 24 November 2025 |
High visibility patrols conducted throughout the ward to prevent violent offences, particularly along the Thames Path as an area highlighted by residents that can sometimes feel unsafe. Actioned 09 March 2026 |
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Motor vehicle crime including vehicle enabled ASB and drug dealing activity Issued 24 November 2025 |
Targeted patrols of hot spot areas, utilising police powers to stop vehicles and conduct all relevant checks. Issuing of Section 59 warnings to driver/rider of any vehicles being used in a manner which causes alarm, distress or annoyance. Leaflet dropping with crime prevention advice in areas affected by thefts, reassurance visits and cocooning. Actioned 09 March 2026 |
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Wildlife crime in and around the local lakes and wildlife habitats of West Thamesmead Issued 24 November 2025 |
Joint patrols conducted with Peabody wardens and in partnership with the Greenwich Wildlife Network to deter and prevent further offences. Officers utilising stop and search powers when suitable. Actioned 09 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 West Thamesmead are saying are the issues in the area:
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