Northwood Hills

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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.

Northwood Hills 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 NorthwoodHills@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).

Gareth Blackburn (Police, Sergeant, Northwood and Northwood Hills)

Gareth Blackburn

Sergeant

Michelle Forse (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Northwood Hills)

Michelle Forse

Police Constable

Dewayne Hamilton (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Northwood)

Dewayne Hamilton

Police Constable

Max Humphries (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Northwood /Northwood Hills SNT)

Max Humphries

PCSO

Toufeeq Hyder (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Northwood Hills)

Toufeeq Hyder

PCSO

Darren Roe (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Nortwood hills)

Darren Roe

Police Constable

John Usher (Metropolitan Police, PCSO, Northwood SNT)

John Usher

PCSO

Jack Younie (Metropolitan Police, Police Constable, Northwood Hills Safer Neighbourhood Team)

Jack Younie

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

Violence against Women and Girls

Issued 30 October 2026

Northwood Hills SNT officers are conducting street briefings to advise Women and Girls regarding personal safety. Walk and talk events have been held. Locations where lone females may feel vulnerable have been patrolled. Officers will liaise with Women's Groups in the area in order to identify 'hot spot' areas so more targeted patrols can be carried out..

Actioned 30 January 2027

Drug dealing

Issued 30 October 2026

Uniformed and plain clothes in the area, utilising stop and search powers. Searching intelligence indicies to understand the problem in the area. Speaking to drug users on a regular basis to offer them advice and where necessary utilising police powers.

Actioned 30 January 2027

Theft - Shoplifting

Issued 30 October 2026

To tackle the rise in shoplifting on Joel Street, officers will carry out regular high-visibility foot patrols in the area to deter offenders and provide reassurance to local businesses.
The Safer Neighbourhood Team will engage directly with shop owners, offering crime prevention advice, encouraging prompt reporting, and strengthening partnerships.
In addition, plain-clothes officers will be deployed alongside CCTV reviews to identify and apprehend repeat offenders..
Updates and guidance will be shared with residents and businesses through ward meetings and social media, promoting vigilance and community involvement.

Actioned 30 January 2027

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 Northwood Hills are saying are the issues in the area:

Latest Alerts

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Patrols on Joel street

Yesterday, the neighbourhood policing team carried out high-visibility patrols along Joel Street. Th...

Metropolitan Police
29/10/2026 10:58:34

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⚠️ BEWARE OF ROGUE TRADERS ⚠️

We've received reports of a rogue trader, knocking on doors and convincing residents to pay money fo...

Metropolitan Police
29/10/2026 10:41:32

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Halloween Safety Reminder

Dear Residents, With Halloween approaching on 31 October, please take a few moments to check your ...

Metropolitan Police
26/10/2026 15:01:36

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🎃👻 HALLOWEEN & BONFIRE NIGHT REMINDER 👻🎆

As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, please help keep our community safe and enjoyable for every...

Metropolitan Police
22/10/2026 16:00:04

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🎃👻 HALLOWEEN & BONFIRE NIGHT REMINDER 👻🎆

As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, please help keep our community safe and enjoyable for every...

Metropolitan Police
22/10/2026 15:10:02

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🚔 Your Local SNT Update 🚔

Over the last two weeks, your Safer Neighbourhood Team has been out every day tackling crime, suppor...

Metropolitan Police
22/10/2026 09:42:15

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Personal Safety Awareness Session – Book Your Free Place

Dear Resident, We are pleased to share details of a free Personal Safety Awareness Workshop taking p...

Metropolitan Police
11/10/2026 10:01:32

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Advice When Using Cash Machines

Dear residents, Just a reminder to stay alert and aware of your surroundings when withdrawing cash...

Metropolitan Police
10/10/2026 20:00:18

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