Local Priorities Drug dealing/ drug use Message - MetEngage Crayford

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.

Our officers were out on foot patrol this week and were made aware that there are people gathering and dealing drugs around the Shenstone Park area. They completed a drugs and weapons sweep of the area pointed out to them.
At our Ward Panel meeting on Saturday 28th March it was agreed by our residents that they would like this area to be one of our priorities, along with areas around Shearwood Crescent and Maiden Lane.

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/422069/Local-Priorities-Drug-dealing-drug-use-Message 

Local Priorities Theft Of Motor Vehicles Message - MetEngage Crayford

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

A white Ford Transit Tipper has been stolen from Green Walk between 19.00 on 22nd March and 05.45 on 23rd March. Should you see a distinctive vehicle such as this and believe it to be abandoned/stolen please call 101.
Please review your vehicle security.

We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe:  

• Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked.  

• Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door.  

• If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months.  

• Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space.  

• Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme.  

• Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others. 

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/419109/Local-Priorities-Theft-Of-Motor-Vehicles-Message

Local Priorities Burglary Message - MetEngage Crayford

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.

 

There has been a burglary in Crayford. It took place on Friday 20th March between 13.30-14.00. Entry was made via the rear of the property, there was an untidy search and the suspect(s) left the building via the front door. Laptops, jewellery, the keys to a vehicle and the vehicle were stolen.
Burglary is not a regular occurrence in Crayford so please take a few moments to review your home security.

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/419102/Local-Priorities-Burglary-Message

Local Priorities Theft Of Motor Vehicles Message - MetEngage Crayford

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

Please be aware that a Lexus and a Toyota Prius were stolen from Crayford in the early hours of Thursday 26th February.

Fortunately, both vehicles have since been recovered. Keyless theft and one vehicle had a tracker.

Please be aware of the crime prevention advice given below.

We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe:  

• Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked.  

• Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door.  

• If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months.  

• Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space.  

• Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme.  

• Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others. 

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/406161/Local-Priorities-Theft-Of-Motor-Vehicles-Message

How we are tackling e-bike crime in Bexley

Over the last few months, we have been talking to Londoners at our community crime fighting events, to better understand exactly what issues you care about most, including here in Bexley. 

Across London, including in Bexley, we heard of widespread concerns about dangerous riding, anti-social behaviour and thefts linked to e-bikes and e-scooters.  

So, we are stepping up our action. 

In the past year, we have taken over 2,500 illegal and unsafe e-bikes and e-vehicles off London’s streets. Through precision-led policing driven by intelligence, data and technology, we are seizing thousands of dangerous rides where they’re being used unlawfully or anti-socially.  

We are working with partners to develop evidence-based, targeted interventions and operations that will lead to effective, long-term change. 

Acting on concerns that matter most to Londoners is at the heart of our community crime-fighting – and so we need your input. 

Help us keep our streets safe and click the link below to fill in a short survey: 

https://survey.metengage.co.uk/Survey/GUID/c2c1fffd-0a6e-491e-b542-bd1782e2b772

NOTE: Please use the URL copied above only.

We would appreciate hearing from you to help us better understand both the concerns and benefits of e-bikes and e-scooters use in your area. This will help us understand what you would like us to prioritise and give us insight to take to partners and drive action.  

MPS actions so far in BEXLEY: 

In the meantime, we want to take this opportunity to tell you what we are already doing to clamp down on the illegal and anti-social behaviour concerns you raised about e-bikes / e-scooters.  
Across 2025 we seized more than 2,500 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters across London and will continue to take steps to keep you safe. 
We are stopping riders suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drunk riding is illegal, unsafe, and contributes to a growing proportion of near-misses and collisions, particularly on increasingly used high-powered e- bikes. 
This has included operations in Proactive operations to deal with E Bikes on Bexleyheath Broadway. 
Proactive Operations to deal with fast food E bikes in Welling High Street and Sidcup 
Retail Visits with Bike shops to discuss good sale agreements. 
Proactive Operations to target ASB with E bikes in Crayford

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/395843/How-we-are-tackling-e-bike-crime-in-Bexley

Urgent Appeal for Assistance: Stolen Lexus 450RXH Sport - LY18VLA

Stolen Lexus 450RXH Sport - LY18VLA

A Silver colour Lexus 450RXH Sport, LY18VLA, was stolen on Heath Road, off Chastilian Road, Crayford, on Sunday 19th November 2023 between 9:40 pm and 12:30 am. Residents are urged to check CCTV footage and surveillance devices for information. Contact the owner or Crayford Police at crayford.snt@met.police.uk or on 101 or 020 8721 2584 with any leads.

Anonymous tips can be reported to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 1111. Police are already involved, but community cooperation is vital.

Thank you for your assistance in recovering the stolen car.

Source: Nextdoor

Van Break-Ins in Crayford - Beware of Black VW Estate Car

There have been reports of a black VW Estate car breaking into vans in the Crayford Sainsbury's area. The car has the registration plate FL13 MXF, but this is a fake plate.

The occupants of the car are described as 2 white men dressed as workmen. One man wears a high visibility vest and is the driver and lookout. The other man wears all black and is the one who drills holes in vans to gain access.

Please be careful and do not leave anything valuable in your van. If you see this vehicle, please report it to the police immediately.

Here are some tips to help prevent van break-ins:

• Park in well-lit areas, if possible.
• Remove all valuables from your van, including tools, equipment, and personal belongings.
• Lock all doors and windows securely.
• Consider installing a security alarm or CCTV system in your van.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Source: Nextdoor

Bexley Police warn of bogus callers offering garden work

Bexley Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for bogus callers who are offering to do garden work. The callers, who have been reported to have a red truck and one of them is very overweight, have been targeting older residents with overgrown gardens.

The police are advising residents to:

• Never open the door to anyone they don't know.
• Ask for identification.
• Never feel pressured into accepting an offer of work or service. Politely refuse.
• Never accept any offer to be taken to a bank to withdraw money.

If you think you have been targeted by a bogus caller, you should contact the police immediately.

Here are some additional tips to help you protect yourself from bogus callers:

• Keep your doors and windows locked, even when you're home.
• Install a security system.
• Get to know your neighbours and watch out for each other.
• Be aware of the latest scams and frauds.

By following these tips, you can help to protect yourself from bogus callers.

If you are not already a member of your local neighbourhood watch, we encourage you to join. Neighbourhood watch schemes are a great way to help keep your community safe. You can learn more about them on this blog.

Source: Crayford Community on facebook

Urgent Appeal: Black BMW X3 Stolen from Hall Place Area - Please Report to Police if Seen

This is  an urgent appeal regarding a stolen car in the Hall Place area. A black BMW X3, with car registration LV72 UGH, was stolen between 2.30AM and 03.50AM on the 11th of May 2023.

We kindly request all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Hall Place. If you have seen this car or have any information regarding its whereabouts, we urge you to come forward and report it to either the owner or Crayford Police on 101, or 020 8721 2584. You can also contact them via email at crayford.snt@met.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

For further information, Ask the Police.

Source: Nextdoor (11 May 2023)

URGENT APPEAL: Black BMW X1 Stolen on Mill Place, Crayford - Help Needed

We are reaching out to you today with a urgent an important appeal. Our car was stolen on Mill Place, Crayford, DA1 4NJ on Saturday 29 April 2023 around 3am this morning. It is a black BMW X1, year 2016 with a licence plate GK16 CHC. We are devastated by this incident and urgently seeking any information that could help us recover our stolen car.

Stolen black BMW in Crayford

We kindly request all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Mill Place. If you have any information or have seen or heard anything suspicious, we urge you to come forward and report it to either the owner or Crayford Police on 101, or 020 8721 2584, or via email at crayford.snt@met.police.uk. Alternatively, you can call them above or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.

We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

For further information, Ask the Police.

Source: Nextdoor (29 Apr 2023)

Sidcup Police marking catalytic converters with free smart water kits

On Sunday 13th and Monday 14th February the team will be at Sainsbury, Crayford marking catalytic converters with free smart water kits. We will also register them for you for free. The team will be there from 10am on both days. Spread the word! pic.twitter.com/v8i1cEWtct

— Sidcup Police (@MPSSidcup) February 9, 2022

 https://twitter.com/MPSSidcup/status/1491526171217080326/photo/2