Local Police

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...

The Cranham Police Ward Panel met on 21 January 2026, and panel members discussed crime trends and other local police related issues with our local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) officers. In the two and half months from the start of November 2025 there were the following crimes...

Our local Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will be holding a drop-in surgery from 4-5pm on Saturday 31 January 2026 in the Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, Cranham. Come and see them to speak about local police related issues and for crime prevention advice....

The Metropolitan Police Service have sent out the following message regarding fraud reporting – From 04 December 2025, the existing Action Fraud support will be replaced by our new Report Fraud service. If you previously received alert messaging from Action Fraud, this will change to advice on cyber...

Havering’s Community Safety Partnership are holding a Crime Summit from 5pm – 8.30pm on Monday 10 November 2025 in the Luminaere, Level 3 of the Mercury Mall, Romford. They have provided the following details – ‘The summit provides a platform for residents and professionals to engage directly...

Our local Cranham Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will be holding a community meeting in Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens, between 2-3pm on Monday 29 Seprtember 2025. Come and see our local officers if you wish to discuss any police related issues or would like crime prevention...