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. 

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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

 

The banks least likely to refund scam victims

New data reveals the banks least likely to refund scam victims and the firms with the weakest fraud controls. Nationwide tops the table with the best record, reimbursing 85% of fraud losses, compared with just 24% by the worst performer.

Find out how your bank compares and why we believe this data must continue to be published.

Source: Which? (08 Mar 2026)

Social media deepfake scams are back

Deepfake scam videos are created using artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate footage. And we've found five new deepfake videos of celebrities peddling a phoney investment firm called Quantum AI – a scam we've seen before.

This scam works by luring people in on social media with promises of making you quick and easy cash, only to leave victims out of pocket when they can’t withdraw returns or get their investment back. See the latest examples we've found so you know what to look out for.

Source: Which? (12 Mar 2026)

New fraud protections you should know about

The Fraud Minister, Lord Hanson, has laid out the government's Fraud Strategy, which will invest £250m over the next three years to tackle fraud in the UK.

See some of the key measures the government will be taking to protect you from scams, including a new online crime squad that will unite the police, intelligence agencies, banks, mobile networks and major tech firms.

Source: Which? (09 Mar 2026)

Warehouse fire - Belvedere 🔥

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at warehouse on Keats Road in Belvedere.

Around 50 wooden pallets and half of the external cladding on a one storey warehouse unit were destroyed by fire. Half of the external cladding on another unit was also damaged in the blaze. 

During the fire, five 18 kg cylinders at the site were safely removed by firefighters and cooled to an ambient temperature, as gas cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.

The Brigade's 999 Control officers received their first call alerting them to the fire at 16.20 and mobilised crews from Erith, Bexley and Plumstead fire stations. The fire was under control by 17.18.

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to combustibles placed too close to a heat source.

Source: LFB (04 Mar 2026)

Update from Longlands safer neighbourhoods - MetEngage Longlands

Dear Resident,

 

We've been made aware recently there was a vulnerable resident on Longlands ward that has been scammed. two white males have approached the vulnerable resident at his home address and insisted that he needed work done on his roof. When the job was finished they asked for the agreed amount of money but has then taken the victim to a cash machine and asked for more than the agreed amount. 

 

Please see some advice below to help to prevent this happening to someone else. 

 

*Door to door scams involve criminals knocking on your door and unexpectedly offering products or services. Fraudsters convince you to pay for goods or work which is often overpriced, or of poor quality or is not even carried out. In many cases, this work isn't even necessary. They may use intimidation and pressure you to make quick decisions so that you agree to their demands. 

 

*Criminals may try to convince you that work is urgently required and the price they are charging is fair. They will put pressure on you to have the work done immediately and may ask for payment upfront. Often the work is not completed, or if it is, the work is to a poor standard. You may also be overcharged for any work done. 

 

They can use deception to convince you by:

 

*Claiming they were working on a neighbours' address and noticed you need work completing and they have left over materials.

 

*Inspecting areas you can't access, for example the loft or roof and show you photos or videos claiming they are evidence that you need the urgent repairs. Beware of these tactics as these images may not even be your property. 

 

*Throwing water down when you are not looking to indicate you have ‘damp’.

 

*They may be insistent you pay in cash immediately or put down a deposit, even offering to take you to the bank to get the money. if you do this, they may continue to find reasons for you to pay more money.

 

*Some callers will be legitimate. Gas, electricity and water companies may visit to read your meters. Charities may visit to read your meters. Charities may visit to ask for donations and council officials may contact you regarding  local issues. Always ask for identification and tell them to wait outside whilst you check this by calling the company or speaking to a relative or friend. If you are calling the company, don't use the phone number on the person's ID card.

 

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

 

*Always check their identity. If you are not happy about a person's identity, do not let them into your house under any circumstances. 

 

*Never leave your front door open/ unlocked and unattended, so a second individual can't enter without your knowledge.

 

*Take time to consider your options and research costs from other providers. If in doubt contact your local trading standards. 

 

*If you feel pressured by any cold caller, have the confidence to be firm and say no. 

 

*Legitimate builders do not call door to door. 

 

*Call the citizens advice consumer helpline following a doorstop caller on T 03454 04 05 06 or call and report this on 101 or online on the met police website below;

Report a crime | Metropolitan Police

 

REMEMBER 

*Take time to consider your options.

 *Don't be pressured into making a quick decision.

 

CAUTION

*Never pay upfront for goods or services you have not received.

 

THINK

*Are they legitimate company? why haven't they given you a written quote?

 

Kind Regards

 

Longlands Policing Team

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/410497/Update-from-Longlands-safer-neighbourhoods