Woolwich Dockyard Weekly Ward Round Up

Woolwich Dockyard Weekly Ward Round Up

The Woolwich Dockyard Safer Neighbourhoods Team has continued focusing on identified hotspot locations across the ward. Through high-visibility patrols, engagement activity, and targeted problem-solving, we remain committed to tackling crime, antisocial behaviour, and the issues that matter most to you.

Vehicle Crime

We have seen an increase in reports of both theft of motor vehicles and theft from motor vehicles across the ward. In response, officers are conducting targeted patrols and intelligence-led activity to identify and deter offenders.

Below is some simple crime prevention advice to reduce opportunities for criminals:

• Always lock your vehicle, regardless of how long you intend to leave it unattended.
• Remove all valuables from sight, including bags, mobile phones, laptops, tools, and loose change.
• Keep vehicle keys away from doors, windows, and letterboxes to prevent key theft.
• Consider using additional security measures such as steering wheel locks, tracking   devices, and immobilisers.
• Park in well-lit locations wherever possible.
• Report suspicious behaviour immediately via 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Building Connections at Trinity Park Estate

Community engagement remained firmly on the agenda this week as officers, alongside our Ward Panel Chair, carried out a Met Engage door-knocking campaign on the new Trinity Park Estate, Pett Street, SE18.

We spoke with residents about local concerns, provided crime prevention advice, and encouraged more people to sign up to the Met Engage platform. These conversations are invaluable in helping us understand the issues affecting residents, identify emerging concerns early, and ensure that our patrols and resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact.

If you are already a member of Met Engage, please encourage your neighbours, friends, and family to join. The more people who share their views, the better equipped we are to respond to local concerns.

Speak to Your Local Team

Please look out for dates for our next community drop-in surgeries. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to meet members of the Woolwich Dockyard Team, discuss concerns affecting your area, receive crime prevention advice, and learn more about the ongoing work taking place across the ward.

As always, here is also the quote of the week :-)

‘The strength of a community is measured not by the challenges it faces, but by how its people come together to overcome them.’

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making Woolwich Dockyard a safer place to live, work, and visit. We look forward to seeing you whilst out on patrol!