Why Correct Reporting Matters

Why Correct Reporting Matters

Dear Hampstead Town Residents,

A reminder regarding the correct process for reporting incidents.

The Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) is responsible for community engagement, reassurance, and targeted patrols. While we review information shared with us, we are not the investigative unit for most offences and cannot formally record reports received via METENGAGE.

To ensure incidents are properly logged and allocated to the appropriate investigation teams, please report through:

📞 101 (non‑emergency)
💻 Online reporting: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

If you prefer to report information anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers:

📞 0800 555 111
🌐 https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

If a crime is happening right now, someone is in immediate danger, or the situation could become heated or violent, please call:

📞 999 (emergency)

Submitting reports through the correct channels ensures:

The incident is officially recorded

It reaches the correct officers or specialist units

Accurate crime data is available for the ward

SNT resources remain focused on visibility and patrols, which the community consistently prioritises

You are still welcome to message us on METENGAGE for:

Local community concerns

Ward‑related issues

Crime prevention advice

Updates, reassurance, or general questions

Information you think the local team should be aware of (not requiring police attendance)

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

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Abdul Majid Catubig
(Metropolitan Police Service, Police Community Support Officer, Hampstead Town)