Dispersal Zone put in place in Sidcup - MetEngage Sidcup

Good afternoon,

Due to ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) along Sidcup High Street over the past few evenings, a Dispersal Zone has been authorised by Inspector Evans under Section 35 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.

This power allows officers to take swift and effective action to prevent further ASB.

Powers under Section 35

Under this authority, officers may:

Direct any individual who is contributing to, or is likely to contribute to, anti-social behaviour to leave the specified area

Require individuals to leave immediately and not return for up to 48 hours

Require the surrender of items that may be used or are likely to be used to cause ASB

Use reasonable force if necessary to enforce a direction

Arrest without warrant anyone who fails to comply with a direction given under Section 35

These powers should be used where necessary and proportionate to prevent further anti-social behaviour.

Officers attending Sidcup High Street during this period are encouraged to make use of this power where appropriate. If ongoing ASB is observed, please contact the police on 101 to report it so that we can respond accordingly.

📅 Duration of the Dispersal Zone

From: 1700 hrs on 17 April 2026

To: 1700 hrs on 19 April 2026

📍 Area Covered

Sidcup High Street, from Cross Road to Christchurch Road

Including 100 metres into:

• Craybrook Road
• St John’s Road
• Hadlow Road
• Hatherley Road
• Station Road
• Christchurch Road
• Elm Road
• The Crescent
• Nelson Road
• Church Road

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/430398/Dispersal-Zone-put-in-place-in-Sidcup

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 

Anti Social Behaviour Catapults Foots cray meadows

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.

 Longlands safer neighborhood team working alongside St Marys, St James Ward patrolled Foots cray Meadow's on the 26/08/2025 as a joint approach to tackling anti social behaviour affecting local wildlife. Two youths were stop and searched under Section 19 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and three catapults where seized. Longlands safer neighborhood team will continue to tackle the issue to protect wildlife in the meadows.

Police will be working with parents, local authorities and local schools going forward in a joint partnership approach to tackle this issue.

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, and we want to make sure you have had the chance to have your say. The consultation paper is available online, as well as a survey to let us know what you think. This closes on the 15 September. 

 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/312093/Anti-Social-Behaviour-Catapults-Foots-cray-meadows 

Zero Tolerance: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Unveils New Plan to Crack Down on Anti-Social Behaviour

The government made a promise to crack down on anti-social behaviour and has now introduced a new plan to do so.

The plan includes tougher punishments for offenders, with victims and affected communities having a say in deciding consequences, and drug testing for criminals who take illegal drugs.

There will also be tougher fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping, and evictions of anti-social tenants will be easier.

The aim is to establish a zero-tolerance approach to prevent more of these crimes from happening and restore people's confidence in their communities.

Source: GOV.UK (27 March 2023)