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Wanstead Village — Neighbourhood Policing Team

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Recorded crime — June 2026

125 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (140): ▼ 15 (11%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Shoplifting34 · 27%
  • Anti-social behaviour26 · 21%
  • Violence and sexual offences21 · 17%
  • Vehicle crime12 · 10%
  • Burglary8 · 6%
  • Other theft8 · 6%
  • Drugs6 · 5%
  • Public order6 · 5%

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

102 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified73 · 72%
  • Unable to prosecute suspect20 · 20%
  • Awaiting court outcome8 · 8%
  • Formal action is not in the public interest1 · 1%

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 - Robbery set on 10th June 2026.

VIOLENCE RELATED PRIORITY This priority remains the same as the past ones due to being ratified by the most recent ward panel as it is still a concern that the residents feel SNT should be focusing on: Reduce anti-social behaviour and robberies in Wanstead High Street over the next three months. In accordance with our problem orientated policing. The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 10th June 2026. The ward panel have decided to keep the priorities the same. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on 16th September 2026. S: Reduce the number of shoplifting, robberies and drug offences. M: This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if offences have reduced. A: Main high street in ward can be targeted with measures put in place to be monitored. - High visibility patrols on the High Street. - Engagement with local stores that have been targeted - Plain clothes deployment R: Councillors and members of the public have identified and agreed on the location. T: The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process.

Set: 2026-06-10

Shoplifting Offences, Wanstead High Street - set on 10th June 2026.

The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 10th June 2026. The ward panel have decided to change one of the priorities from theft of motor vehicle to shoplifting offences. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on 16th September 2026. Reduce shoplifting offences on Wanstead High Street over the next three months. In accordance with our problem orientated policing. ACTIONS: S: Deter/Reduce the number of shoplifting offences at Wanstead High Street. M: This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if offences have reduced. A: Wanstead High Street can be targeted with measures put in place to be monitored. - Visible presence - Plain clothes and car deployment - Engagement on high street for awareness R: Councillors and members of the public have identified and agreed on the location. T: The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, review to take place prior to next ward panel meeting on 16th September 2026. The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 10th June 2026. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on 16th September 2026.

Set: 2026-06-10

Reduce Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) at Christchurch Green

High visibility patrols in/around train stations set on 10/09/2026 ACTION The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 10th June 2026. The ward panel have decided to keep the priorities the same. This will be reviewed at the next ward panel meeting which is taking place on 16th September 2026. S: Reduce ASB at Christchurch green over the next three months. M: This will come in the form of crime data analysis for this period to see if offences have reduced. A: This priority is achievable for the ward team and will be done through a mixture of tactics - High visibility patrols at the station in the evening - Plain clothes deployment - Partnership working with BTP and staff at station R: Councillors and members of the public have identified and agreed on the location. T: The period between ward panel meetings will be used to monitor the success of this problem-solving process. Resources will also be taken into consideration, review to take place prior to next ward panel meeting.

Set: 2026-06-10

Public events & surgeries

Crime Prevention Stall

2026-07-27 · High Street Wanstead, 1 High Street London

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

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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.