Knife Crime/Shoplifting/ Burglary concern update

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

We are aware that many people may be worried about knife crime in their local communities. We are committed to tackling knife crime wherever we find it, in order to keep you safe.  

If you would like to know more about the guidance that is available, our website includes a number of important resources that can offer guidance,  including what to do if you think someone you know needs help,  how to keep people safe, and support organisations you can talk to.  

Passing on information to organisations such as Crimestoppers or Fearless can not only help after a crime or incident, but vitally stop something from happening.

Lee Green, Blackheath and Grove Park SNT offices have conducted proactive patrols around local shops, targeting prolific offenders. Due to a number of commercial burglary officers paid close attention to the shops around Burnt Ash Hill/Road and Lee High Road. SNT officers will be attending Bromley Magistrate Court on the 02/03/2026 to pursue a Criminal Behaviour Order application for a prolific shoplifter and burglar in the local area.

Knife crime and robbery prevention talks were conducted by SNT officers this week at local secondary schools as a result of ongoing tensions related to the ‘’RED vs BLUE’’ conflict.

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.  

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