Woolwich Arsenal

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.

Woolwich Arsenal 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 WoolwichArsenal@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).

Abu Bah (Metropolitan Police Service, PCSO, Woolwich Arsenal )

Abu Bah

PCSO

Richard Cartwright (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, WOOLWICH ARSENAL)

Richard Cartwright

Police Constable

Benjamin Giles (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Woolwich Arsenal SNT)

Benjamin Giles

Police Constable

Syed Haque (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Woolwich Arsenal SNT)

Syed Haque

PCSO

William Hughes (Metropolitan Police, Sergeant, Woolwich Wards SE BCU)

William Hughes

Sergeant

James Loveday (Metropolitan Police, Sergeant, Woolwich Town Centre)

James Loveday

Sergeant

Lee Smith (Metropolitan Police, Sergeant, Woolwich Dockyard Est, Woolwich Common Est, Woolwich Arsenal)

Lee Smith

Sergeant

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

Tackle drug misuse, drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour on the Duke of Wellington Street, Wellington Park and surrounding areas

Issued 01 January 2026

identifying offenders, disrupting criminal activity, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and responding to concerns raised by the local community.

Actioned 05 November 2026

Reduce drug-related harm, offending and associated anti-social behaviour on the Armstrong Estate

Issued 01 January 2026

working with residents and partner agencies to identify issues, target offenders and safeguard vulnerable people. Through intelligence-led policing, community engagement and effective problem-solving to enhance the quality of life for local residents.

Actioned 05 November 2026

Tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) along the Thames Path

Issued 01 January 2026

intelligence-led policing, high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement activity. Conduct regular community engagement events to promote women's safety, encourage reporting and reassure local residents

Actioned 05 November 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 Woolwich Arsenal are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Rough Sleeper issued a Community Protection Notice

A persistent rough sleeper was issued a Community Protection Notice conditions not to sleep rough in...

Metropolitan Police
11/09/2026 08:29:53

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Two males arrested

PC's 1130SE and 1374SE sighted two males acting suspicious on Bloomfield Road SE18.Following a searc...

Metropolitan Police
08/09/2026 13:19:10

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Suspect identified

A suspect has been identified of CCTV for theft from motor vehicle crime.The suspect stole victims b...

Metropolitan Police
30/08/2026 08:04:21

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Woolwich Arsenal ward panel meeting : Wed 23 Sep 18:00

Dear Residents of Woolwich Arsenal, Please attend our ward panel meeting at Bentham House. Locat...

Metropolitan Police
30/08/2026 07:17:03

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WANTED offender arrested

On Wednesday 19th August 2026, PCSO 7213SE HAQUE and PCSO 7165SE BAH were on patrol along Vincent Ro...

Metropolitan Police
19/08/2026 20:01:54

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Police Surgery

Police Surgery on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 5pm at Bentham House, Station Way SE18 6FJ

Metropolitan Police
17/08/2026 12:51:47

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Arrest in Woolwich

Following reports of a fight in Woolwich town centre yesterday between two males. Officers rushed to...

Metropolitan Police
11/08/2026 07:08:20

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Police Operation Targeting Robbery Suspects

I would like to share some good news with you about a huge policing operation that occurred yesterda...

Metropolitan Police
07/08/2026 09:55:16

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