West Heath Ward Panel : Mon 27 Apr 19:00 - MetEngage West Heath

Dear Residents of West Heath,

 

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

 

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/427416/West-Heath-Ward-Panel---Mon-27-Apr-1900 

Community led Weapon Sweep - Any Interest - MetEngage Slade Green and Northend

Hi all,

Our team are looking at arranging a Community Led Weapon Sweep in the ward. The date, time and location are to be decided. However, we would like to gauge if there is any interest from our local residents in getting involved and helping.

 

This would be for around an hour, all equipment provided (hi vis, gloves etc.) as well a quick briefing beforehand of what is needed from anyone taking part.

 

Please reply to this message if you are interested in helping and any suggestions for areas you would like us to target.

 

Many thanks

 

Mark, Tom and Steve

Source:  https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/427761/Community-led-Weapon-Sweep---Any-Interest

Local Priorities Anti Social Behaviour Message - MetEngage Falconwood & Welling

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.

 

As the nights get shorter and days get longer your officers will continue their good work in the battle against ASB. We have had recent success with seizures of illegal modified e-bikes which has also led to arrests for immigration offences. They are also tackling drug use and dealing with successful stop and searches where justified and building warrants from intelligence gathered. Some of this intelligence comes directly from our residents and is vital in assisting us with our investigations. We will endeavour to serve our residents as best we can.

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/427693/Local-Priorities-Anti-Social-Behaviour-Message 

Recent engagement at Bexleyheath Library - MetEngage Bexleyheath

Hi Resident

Yesterday, I held our weekly drop-in surgery at Bexleyheath Library where I had the opportunity to speak with residents about one of our local issues, pickpocketing/personal theft. I was also able to provide crime prevention advice and handed out purse bells, leaflets, RFID card sleeves and personal attack alarms to those who needed them. 

Our next drop-in surgery will be on Thursday, 16th April 2026 between 5-6pm at Bexleyheath Library. Please do pop along and say hello. I still have a limited amount of bells, card sleeves and alarms to hand out on a first come, first served basis.

 Hope to see you there!

 Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/427682/Recent-engagement-at-Bexleyheath-Library

  

Burglary Alert - MetEngage Barnehurst

There has been a burglary on the Ward.  Access to the property was made by breaking and entering the back kitchen window.

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 and protecting your home. We hope the information above is useful and addresses to some degree the concerns that you have raised. If you have experienced 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.

 

You may also want to rate this message to let us know if this information was useful or not or use the system to change which issues we update you about, you can do these things quickly and easily by logging in or keep an eye out for the periodic survey reminders.

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Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/427114/Burglary-Alert

Bexleyheath Police Station Front Counter - MetEngage East Wickham

Bexleyheath Police Station Front Counter

 Please note that Bexleyheath Police Station front counter is now closed overnight.

The new opening hours are:

Monday to Friday: 10am – 10pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 10pm

 

The police station itself is not closing overnight. Emergency response officers and custody services remain operational 24 hours a day.

If you need emergency police assistance outside front counter hours, a yellow emergency phone box is available outside the police station, providing direct access to emergency services. Or Call 101 or 999 in emergency.

Thank you for your understanding, and please continue to spread the word in your community about Met Engage – let’s get as many residents signed up. 

 DSU Melanie Pressley

 

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/426512/Bexleyheath-Police-Station-Front-Counter 

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