Crime update & Local News

Our team would like to share with you lates crime update and some local news.

  On 27th August 2026 at around 15:30 - Distraction Burglary took place on Bazalgette Gardens. An unknown male has pretended to be a gas engineer to gain access to the property. then he said to be there for boiler service. Resident find suspicious for male to not have any ID or uniform and asked male to leave.

  Also good news from our ward - A Blue Bentley was recovered from Sherfield Close on 2nd September 2026. Vehicle was stolen and displaying false plates. owner was notified.

  During our last ward Panel Meeting we have discussed safety issues at the local parks. We would like to ask a few local residents to volunteer and create a Friends of Green Lane Rec group. Kingston Council should be able to provide funds to improve safety and quality of the park if few people could spare a bit of their time. If you are interested please contact Green Lane & St James Councillor James Giles for more information.

Stay safe and please report any suspicious or criminal activities which you might come across. Without reports we cannot react and have better knowledge of what is the real picture at Green Lane & St James Ward.