Our local police have highlighted a new initiative to tackle the theft of trade vans and the valuable tools they carry. The scheme invites trade van owners to sign up to a monitored vehicle watch programme, providing an additional and highly visible layer of security. Participants will receive

The Metropolitan Police have recently highlighted the following information: Members of the public have reported 55.7 million suspicious emails to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS). The free service was created by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in 2020 and since its launch has resulted

City of London Police have issued a warning regarding courier fraud, particularly targeting the over 70s. How to spot the signs of courier fraud Courier fraud typically begins with an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or bank employee. Victims are told

The Metropolitan Police Service have asked us to highlight the following advice – ‘As we enter the warmer months, many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors with family and friends. Unfortunately, with the warmer weather we see noticeable increase in incidents involving open water,

Our local police Safer Neighbourhood Team officers will be holding a property marking event at Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham from 10am – 12 noon on Saturday 30 May 2026. Property marking is a simple and effective way to help protect your belongings and deter theft.

Our local police officers have advised that there was a recent theft from sheds at the allotments in Ashvale Gardens, Upminster. Last year, the allotments at both Ashvale Gardens and Stewart Avenue were broken into and tools stolen.  The Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have been

Our local police teams have asked us to promote the following message –  ‘If you or anyone you know has a work van, it is important to take a look at “Tell TVL” via telltvl.co.uk . “Tell TVL” is an online community dedicated to tackling theft from vans

Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding their next community contact session on Saturday 21 March 2026 in Cafe Nero, Station Road, Upminster, starting at midday. Come and see our local officers iif you have any issues or would like crime prevention information.

Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team will be holding a crime prevention stall at Marks and Spencer in Station Road, Upminster at 12 noon on Monday 09 March 2026. Come and speak to our local officers for crime prevention advice on a wide range of subjects, or to

Our local police teams have told us that they will be holding a Safer Neighbourhood Crime Prevention Event at Rainham Tesco car park, Bridge Road, Rainham RM13 9YZ from 1pm on Saturday 28 February 2026. Their officers will be on hand to offer practical advice and showcase