VHP HINDU TEMPLE - CLEVELAND ROAD - CELEBRATIONS

VHP HINDU TEMPLE - CLEVELAND ROAD - CELEBRATIONS

Community Engagement Visit - VHP Mandir, Cleveland Road, Ilford

Sunday 18/10/2026

At approximately 1300hrs, PCSO 7002EA Aleem (Clementswood SNT) and PCSO 7034EA Stylianou (Loxford SNT) conducted a reassurance and community engagement visit to the VHP Mandir, Cleveland Road, Ilford. A number of worshippers were attending the temple to undertake prayers. Officers engaged with committee members and provided reassurance that local neighbourhood patrols would be taking place in the area. Committee members were reminded to contact police via 101 should they experience any issues or require assistance. During discussions, committee members advised that a significant increase in attendance was expected between 1700hrs and 2100hrs due to ongoing religious celebrations.

Officers also engaged with worshippers entering the temple, providing crime prevention advice and personal safety guidance, including measures to remain safe when travelling to and from the place of worship.

Between 1650hrs and 1730hrs, PCSO Aleem and PCSO Stylianou conducted a further welfare and reassurance visit to the temple. At this time, approximately 200 worshippers were present taking part in prayers and celebrations. Officers spoke with committee members, who reported no concerns and expressed their appreciation for the continued police presence and engagement. The committee and worshippers were welcoming towards officers and valued the proactive policing approach to help maintain a safe environment for those attend.