East Greenwich police update – August 2025
The East Greenwich Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) has shared their latest newsletter. Here are the key updates for local residents. You can read the full letter here.
Free bike marking events
In July, 32 residents took part in a free bike marking event on Banning Street. Bikes were registered with BikeRegister to help deter theft.
A second session will take place on Saturday 18 October 2025, 3–5pm at The Concierge, 49 Banning Street SE10. This is free and open to all – bring your bike along.
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Police patrols have been stepped up around Banning Street, Christchurch Way, Trafalgar Road and surrounding areas. These focus on drug dealing and drug use, which remain a concern. Both high-visibility and plain clothes patrols will continue in the coming weeks.
Murder investigation
On 27 August, police were called to Tyler Street, SE10, after reports of a stabbing. A woman in her 20s sadly died at the scene. A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital in critical condition. Police believe the individuals were known to each other.
If you have information, call 101 quoting 8218/27AUG.
Community meetings
Ward Panel – next meeting: 23 October 2025. Email the team if you would like to join.
Drop-in surgeries – a chance to meet the team and raise concerns:
Greenwich Centre, SE10 – 8 September 2025, 10am
River Gardens Café – 20 September 2025, 5pm
Supporting vulnerable people
Officers continue to work with the London Ambulance Service and Oxleas NHS mental health teams. Many local crimes involve people in mental health crisis, so joint work aims to safeguard individuals and reduce offending.
Get involved with Met Engage
The Met has launched Met Engage, a new platform where you can:
hear from your local officers
share your concerns
access safety advice.
Find out more at Met Engage.
Contact details
In an emergency: dial 999
Non-urgent police matters: call 101
Anonymous reports: call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Email the team: EastGreenwich.SNT@met.police.uk