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I wanted to provide you an update regarding robbery, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. 🚨 STOP ROBBERY 🚨
(Taking Property Through Force or Threats)
❗ What Is Robbery?
Robbery is when someone:
⚠️ Uses violence or threatens harm
👜 Forces you to hand over belongings
😟 Intimidates you to take valuables (phone, money, bag)
💡 It is a serious and dangerous crime — your safety always comes first.
⚠️ Where It Commonly Happens
🌙 Dark or quiet streets
🚶 Walking alone or distracted
🚇 Public transport areas
🅿️ Car parks and isolated locations
🛍️ Busy areas where offenders can approach quickly
🔍 Warning Signs
🚶 Someone following you or watching closely
👥 Individuals blocking your path
⚠️ Sudden aggressive approach
🗣️ Demands for money, phone, or valuables
✅ How to Protect Yourself
👀 Stay Alert – Be aware of your surroundings at all times
💡 Use Well-Lit Routes – Avoid isolated areas
📵 Limit Distractions – Keep phone use low while walking
🎒 Keep Valuables Out of Sight
🚶 Walk Confidently – Show awareness and purpose
🧭 Plan Your Route – Stick to safer, busy areas
🚫 If You Are Robbed
⚠️ DO NOT RESIST — your safety is the priority
🗣️ Stay calm and avoid confrontation
👀 Observe details only if safe
🏃 Move away to a safe location immediately
🚔 Report the incident to police right away
📞 Cancel cards and secure accounts
💡 Remember
👉 No possession is worth risking your life
👉 Stay calm and think about your safety first
👉 Reporting helps protect others
📢 Be Aware • Be Prepared • Stay Safe
Help prevent robbery in your community.
 We will continue to tackle robbery in your local area. While we are investigating and arresting those responsible, please consider following the below advice to keep yourself and your property safe: Do not leave your phone, tablet or other digital goods unattended, out of sight or on a table. Be aware of your surroundings and only use your phone when it is safe to do so. Put your phone away when you have finished using it. Secure your phone by choosing a strong pin or password Keep a note of your IMEU number (to access, type *#06# on your phone keypad) Plan your route, especially if you are going somewhere you have not been before. Keep to busy, well-lit streets and walkways. Move with purpose and appear confident.
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. | 
