Elm Park — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Metropolitan Police Service area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Metropolitan Police Service's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
110 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (88): ▲ 22 (25%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences41 · 37%
- Anti-social behaviour21 · 19%
- Public order14 · 13%
- Shoplifting13 · 12%
- Other theft5 · 5%
- Burglary4 · 4%
- Vehicle crime4 · 4%
- Other crime4 · 4%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
70 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect35 · 50%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified30 · 43%
- Awaiting court outcome5 · 7%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Violence Related Priority
Reduce violence against women and girls by arranging pop up stands with crime prevention advice and personal protection handouts. HVP around areas pointed out to us that women feel unsafe
Set: 2026-06-11
Shoplifting,
Proactive patrols for persistent shoplifters at local shops, Actively conduct patrols at all shopping precinct. Engaging with the local shops to assist with investigations. Using ASB and criminal orders to deal with persistent offenders
Set: 2026-06-11
drugs
HVP areas where drugs are being used car parks, open spaces and areas pointed out by intel. Conduct late night patrols in and around the hotspots provided to police. Take positive action if individual's are found during unsocial hours without reasonable reasons. Take a robust approach with stop an search where grounds apply. Use a multi agency approach to counter drug use, Operations at tube stations with British Transport Police and Local Authority.
Set: 2026-06-11
To tackle theft of motor vehicle and theft from motor vehicle offences that are occurring in the ward. Intelligence and reporting would indicate there is a rise in these type of offences.
HVP areas where related offences are being committed and areas pointed out by intel. Conduct late night patrols in and around the hotspots provided to police. Take positive action if individual's are found during unsocial hours Take a robust approach with stop an search where grounds apply.
Set: 2026-06-11
Public events & surgeries
Crime Prevention Stall
2026-07-17 · O/S The Co-operative Mungo Park Road, 105c Mungo Park Road Rainham
Public access point @ Ingrebourne Essex Wildlife Centre
2026-07-23 · Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach Hornchurch
Crime Prevention Stall
2026-07-28 · o/s Tesco Express, 19-20 Elm Park Avenue Hornchurch
Table meet @ Ingrebourne Wildlife Centre for women to discuss any concerns
2026-07-30 · Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach Hornchurch
Women's engagement Table @ Hornchurch Country Park
2026-08-05 · Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach Hornchurch
Crime Prevention Stall
2026-08-11 · o/s Sainsbury's Local, Elm Park Avenue Hornchurch
Crime Prevention Stall
2026-08-27 · o/s Co-op Food - Hornchurch - Elm Park, 10 -15 Station Parade Hornchurch
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Metropolitan Police Service
All Metropolitan Police Service neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Metropolitan Police Service.