Local Priorities Knife Crime Message - MetEngage St Marys and St James

I wanted to provide an update regarding knife crime, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

 

We are aware that many people may be worried about knife crime in their local communities. We are committed to tackling knife crime wherever we find it, in order to keep you safe.  

 

If you would like to know more about the guidance that is available, our website includes a number of important resources that can offer guidance,  including what to do if you think someone you know needs help,  how to keep people safe, and support organisations you can talk to.  

 

Passing on information to organisations such as Crimestoppers or Fearless can not only help after a crime or incident, but vitally stop something from happening.

On Saturday 14th March, the St Mary's and St James policing team were on mobile patrol in the ward when they identified a male who had been involved in a robbery and common assaults earlier in the month. These offences took place on Sidcup High Street.

As a result, officers stopped and searched the male, and found that he was in possession of a knife and drugs.

The male was arrested and taken to Bexleyheath custody. He was later charged with possession of a knife and drugs. Investigations are ongoing.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

 

 We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/415323/Local-Priorities-Knife-Crime-Message 

Local Priorities Knife Crime Message - MetEngage Sidcup

I wanted to provide an update regarding knife crime, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

 

We are aware that many people may be worried about knife crime in their local communities. We are committed to tackling knife crime wherever we find it, in order to keep you safe.  

 

If you would like to know more about the guidance that is available, our website includes a number of important resources that can offer guidance,  including what to do if you think someone you know needs help,  how to keep people safe, and support organisations you can talk to.  

 

Passing on information to organisations such as Crimestoppers or Fearless can not only help after a crime or incident, but vitally stop something from happening.

On Saturday 14th March 2026, your Sidcup team were carrying out mobile patrols on the ward when they identified a male who had been involved in a Robbery and Common Assault earlier this month. These offences took place Sidcup High Street and involved one of our retailers.

As a result, officers stopped and searched this male and managed to recover a knife and some drugs, which were in his possession at the time of the search.

The male was arrested taken to Bexleyheath custody and later charged for possession of a knife and drugs. Investigations are ongoing.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

 

 We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/415301/Local-Priorities-Knife-Crime-Message 

Local Priorities Burglary Message - MetEngage Sidcup

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

 

Unfortunately we've had a further 2 burglaries this week.

KIMBERLEY DRIVE, Thursday 12th March - A property was broken into after suspects smashed the rear French glass doors. Once inside the property, an untidy search was carried out and as a result, jewellery and cash was stolen. The property was broken into between 1930-1950hrs on the 12th March. Following further investigations/CCTV enquiries by the Sidcup team, four suspects were seen running from the side of a property in Pembury Crescent, whose garden is adjacent to the victims garden. Suspects were seen running to a waiting vehicle, possibly a blue Golf at 19:54hrs.
The team will continue their investigations today in this area to establish further details of this blue vehicle.

LONGMEAD DRIVE - Another property was also burgled in Longmead Drive however, timeline is not clear. Victims have been away but the neighbour reported their front door being unsecure on the 13th March. Police arrived on scene and it became apparent that the property had been burgled with items strewn across the floor. Unclear what has been taken but again, your Sidcup police team will be making further enquiries in the next two days to see if this is possibly linked to Kimberley Drive.

For those who reside in Kimberley Drive, Pembury Crescent, Longmead Drive, can I ask you check your cctv cameras for Thursday12th March, between 1900-2000hrs. Essentially, we are looking for a blue vehicle, likely to be a VW Golf. If you have captured anything then please let get in touch with us.

While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you:  

• Double lock your door every time you leave the house  

• If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access.  

• Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows.  

• Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through.  

• If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house.  

• Make sure all valuables are out of sight. 

• Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps.  

• In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on.  

• Set your burglar alarm 

• Lock your  shed or garage 

• Mark, register or record your valuables. 

Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Get Involved

Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

Please click here to complete the survey

 

We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/414928/Local-Priorities-Burglary-Message 

Longlands Ward Panel Meeting : Thu 09 Apr 18:00 - MetEngage Longlands

Dear Residents of Longlands Ward,

 

Your local policing team invite you to join our next Ward Panel Meeting: 

 

Longlands Ward Panel Meeting
Our Ward Panel Meeting is being held on 09/04/2026 at Christ Church Hall, Main Road, Sidcup starting at 18:00. Please come along to have your say on local issues.
When & Where is it?
Thu 09 Apr 2026 18:00
Christ Church Main Road Sidcup DA14 6NJ ///plates.during.summer

 

What is a Ward Panel?

 

A Ward Panel is a community-led group where local residents meet regularly with our Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) made up of dedicated police officers and PCSOs assigned to your area. Ideally chaired by a volunteer, the panel reviews local crime trends and discusses issues like antisocial behaviour, crime, or safety concerns. Together, we set priorities and action plans to address what matters most to you.

 

What We Aim to Achieve

The Ward Panel is your chance to:

Share your concerns and ideas to shape local policing priorities.

Collaborate with the police to tackle community issues.

Build trust and transparency through open dialogue.

 

Your voice matters! By attending, you’ll help ensure local policing reflects our community’s needs. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to make a difference.

 

If you are unable to attend and wish to notify us of your local concerns, then please make sure you complete the Local Matters Survey

Please click here to complete the survey

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/415240/Longlands-Ward-Panel-Meeting--Thu-09-Apr-1800 

 

Male Arrested for Recall to prison - MetEngage Longlands

A male wanted for Recall to Prison was arrested yesterday by Pc Alex Francis.  He was displaying poor behaviour and had breached his tag conditions several times.  Funnily enough the male was not happy about this fact but, after some really professional tactical communication by PC Francis, he was brought to custody without incident. 

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/415234/Male-Arrested-for-Recall-to-prison 

Local Priorities Anti Social Behaviour Message - MetEngage Belvedere

Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

 The team were in Lower Road outside of Belvedere Junior school yesterday afternoon due to concerns raised by the school in relation to ongoing parking issues. We were assisted by traffic enforcement officers from Bexley Council and are pleased to say our presence had the desired effect as there were fewer offences being committed and a significant decrease in anti-social behaviour - we will look to do further activities such as this up until the summer break.

Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website.  

 If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online.If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

 Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. 

 Get Involved

 We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.

 Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey.  We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on.  Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 

Please click here to complete the survey

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/414151/Local-Priorities-Anti-Social-Behaviour-Message 

Local Priorities Drug dealing/ drug use Message - MetEngage BLENDON & PENHILL

I wanted to provide an update regarding drug dealing / drug use, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

Good afternoon,

We have some good news for you.

On 10th March the teams from Blendon & Penhill, Falconwood & Welling and Blackfen & Lamorbey conducted a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant which was a successful with the results being:
- 3 nicked for Possession With Intent To Supply (PWITS) Class A, further nicks for offensive weapon and possession of class B.
- Over 700 vials of Class A seized plus a large quantity of uncut Class A.

We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible.  

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. 

 We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.

 Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/414117/Local-Priorities-Drug-dealing-drug-use-Message