St Dunstan's — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Ward Priorities for next three months 2. Duckett Street/ Shandy Park/ Ocean Estate/Solebay Street/ Toby Lane/ Emmott Close/Sandalwood Close and Commodore St – Drug use, Dealing, associated violence ASB and parcel Theft.

SNT officers have been conducting regular patrols, and carried out weapon sweeps around Beaumont Square and Shandy Park. The team continues to carry out regular joint patrols with partner agencies around Duckett street, Shandy Park and Ocean Estate. Weapons sweeps have been conducted, and officers have engaged with residents to address concerns related to drug dealing, violence and associated disorder. SNT have identified a subject who was identified on CCTV for parcel theft, investigation is ongoing to charge the subject to Court.. Parcel Theft - Crime prevention leaflets delivered around the Ocean Estate.

Set: 2026-07-17

1. Robbery /Theft / Business Crime- Mile End Road and Surrounding area The team remains focused on reducing robbery and theft offences affecting local businesses and residents. Officers have made several arrests for linked offences and continue to work closely with businesses to improve security. Regular reassurance patrols and CCTV monitoring are in place to deter further incidents

We have investigated series of linked theft and have arrested and charged few suspects with thefts/Robberies which was linked to several businesses around Mile End Road, E1. SNT have also managed to secure a Criminal Behaviour against the main suspect. SNT patrols are ongoing. SNT carried out Operation SoundJump (27th 28th and 29th April 2026) to tackle business crime and shoplifting. This involved joint working with plain‑clothes Tesco security staff. The operation resulted in several positive arrests for shoplifting, including the arrest and charge of a main suspect wanted for multiple linked thefts. As a result, the operation improved crime reporting from businesses and enhanced trust and confidence between retailers and the police.

Set: 2026-07-17

Ward Priorities for next three months Grand Union Place/Waterview House/ Jamuna Close / Carr Street and Maroon Street – Anti- Social Behaviour (ASB) and Drug Misuse

Waterview House and Jamuna Close, E14 There are ongoing issues relating to drug dealing and misuse in the area. Intelligence has been received and the Safer Neighbourhood Team is conducting regular patrols. A potential underlying cause has been identified, and officers are working closely with the Waterview House housing officer to seek a long‑term solution. Grand Union Place, E14 Last month, while officers were conducting proactive patrols following concerns raised by a member of the public, a vehicle was stopped and searched. As a result, two males were arrested for drug‑related offences. Both were already known to officers for involvement in drug dealing and had previously been linked to antisocial behaviour, particularly within stairwells in the Grand Union Place area. Candle Street, E1 In a separate incident last month, officers identified a male acting suspiciously on a motorcycle near Candle Street. After attempting to evade police, he was detained and found in possession of a significant quantity of drugs, including over 100 deal bags, leading to his arrest.

Set: 2026-07-17