Section 35 Dispersal Order in Place

Section 35 Dispersal Order in Place

Thamesmead East Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to make residents aware that a Section 35 Dispersal Order is in place across all of Thamesmead East and Belvedere within the London Borough of Bexley from 3:00 PM on Friday 30 October 2026 until 3:00 PM on Sunday 1 November 2026.

This power allows police officers to direct individuals to leave the designated area where their behaviour is causing, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, distress, crime, or disorder.

The dispersal order has been authorised to help reduce anti-social behaviour and keep our communities safe throughout the Halloween weekend. Officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols across Thamesmead East and Belvedere and will take appropriate action where necessary.

We encourage everyone to enjoy the weekend responsibly and be mindful of local residents and businesses. If you witness anti-social behaviour or have any concerns, please speak with officers on patrol or report incidents via 101, online, or 999 in an emergency.

Please refer to the attached map for the exact boundaries of the dispersal zone.