Deptford
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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.
Deptford 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 Deptford@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).
Gary Arterton
Police Constable
Jonathan Birkbeck
PCSO
Lisa Burrows
PCSO
Adrian Hanna
Inspector
David Macmillan
Sergeant
Charlene Pavitt
Superintendent
Daniel Redding
Police Constable
Bogdan Tinica
Police Constable
Maryam Zafar
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 |
|---|---|
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Tackling violent crime on the ward, especially weapon enabled crime. DOUGLAS WAY, FORDHAM PARK and EVELYN GREEN. Issued 01 July 2025 |
Plain clothes and uniformed patrols. Actioned 01 July 2026 |
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Robbery Issued 01 July 2025 |
Plain clothes and uniformed patrols. Actioned 01 July 2026 |
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ASB Issued 01 July 2025 |
Regular visible targeted patrols to take place in and around these areas covering various shift times. Engagement with local businesses and local residents on the area to encourage a community assisted approach. To liaise with partner agencies as the local council Actioned 01 July 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 Deptford are saying are the issues in the area:
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Upcoming Events
Deptford Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel Meeting
- Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ
- 28/01/2026 18:30
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