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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. Hello,
Today, officers from West Heath Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on New Road, SE2.
Following enquiries and checks conducted on the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS), officers established that the vehicle had been reported stolen in June 2026.
Officers then contacted the registered owners and provided them with the location of the vehicle. Unfortunately the owners were not able to collect the vehicle so it was recovered by Police.
This is an excellent example of how partnership working between the police and the local community can achieve positive results and help reunite stolen property with its rightful owners.
We encourage all members of the public to report suspicious vehicles or activity by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. Information provided by the community allows officers to carry out further checks and enquiries, which can identify issues and support ongoing investigations, as demonstrated in this case.
Thank you for your continued support.
West Heath Safer Neighbourhood Team
 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. | 
