Kew

Tackling drug dealing and drug use across the ward and associated criminal activity

Issued 01 July 2025

Research of intelligence system to identify locations for patrols and potential offenders. High visibility patrols and engagement with the public.

Targeting venues where habitual users are committing offences and working with these businesses to identify and arrest prolific offenders.

Regular patrols of identified hotspots and sources of drug related ASB.

High visibility patrols in locations where crimes are being committed and working closely with targeted shops.

Working with other Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Volume Crime Team to identify offenders.

Actioned 16 October 2025

Motor Vehicle Crime

Issued 01 July 2025

Providing crime prevention advice to victims of crime and disseminating this information to the wider community at Police Liaison Group meetings, through communication with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators, WhatsApp Channels and Met Engage, and at community engagement sessions.

Providing information monthly on the number and nature of crimes being committed.

Identifying hotspot areas and times and conducting patrols.

Actioned 16 October 2025

Residential Burglary

Issued 01 July 2025

Identifying hotspot areas and engaging with response team resources to provide patrols at peak hours.

Providing crime prevention advice through quarterly Police Liaison Group meetings, communication with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators, WhatsApp and Met Engage and at community engagement events.

Victims of burglary and neighbouring properties to be contacted by DWO or PCSO and provided with crime prevention advice.

Working with specialist Burglary Squad to identify suspects and secure evidence.

Actioned 16 October 2025