Chessington South & Malden Rushett

Theft of Motor Vehicle.

Issued 27 February 2026

Theft of Motor Vehicle remains a prevalent crime type in the South of the Borough and it has been agreed to remain a priority.

To combat these issues, the team will analyse the data when offences are committed and dedicate our resources to these areas. We will analyse patterns of offending in order to catch and deter offenders. We will act on intelligence provided by our communities and partners. We will utilise our Met Engage contacts to conduct witness appeals post offences being committed and each victim of crime will receive a visit from the team. We will conduct door to door enquiries to look for further evidence of offences and when there are obvious patterns to offences, these areas will receive an enhanced policing presence.

Actioned 27 February 2026

Residential burglary.

Issued 27 February 2026

Residential burglary.

To combat these issues, the team will analyse the data when offences are committed and dedicate our resources to these areas. We will analyse patterns of offending in order to catch and deter offenders. We will act on intelligence provided by our communities and partners. We will utilise our Met Engage contacts to conduct witness appeals post offences being committed and each victim of crime will receive a visit from the team. We will conduct door to door enquiries to look for further evidence of offences and when there are obvious patterns to offences, these areas will receive an enhanced policing presence.
There has been a series of linked burglaries that the team are actively investigating.

Actioned 27 February 2026

Vehicular related anti-social behaviour

Issued 27 February 2026

Vehicular related anti-social behaviour is an often discussed subject and concern for local residents and it has been agreed to remain a priority.

To combat these issues, the team will analyse the data when offences are committed and dedicate our resources to these areas. We will analyse patterns of offending in order to catch and deter offenders. We will act on intelligence provided by our communities and partners. Regarding anti-social behaviour, we will utilise relevant legislation to enforce the law and deter those causing concern in the community. When the anti-social behaviour relates to vehicles, we will utilise our partners inside The Met to ensure we are supported in tackling these drivers.

Actioned 27 February 2026