Crime in South Woodford, Redbridge

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 11th March 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 10th June 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.

The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 11th March 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 10th June 2026.
Reduce traffic offences on Wanstead High Street over the next three months. In accordance with our problem orientated policing.
ACTIONS:
S: Deter/Reduce the number of traffic offences on Hollybush Hill .
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.
- Moving traffic operations
- 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 10th June 2026.
The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 11th March 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 10th June 2026.

High visibility patrols in/around train stations set on 11/03/2026
ACTION
The ward priorities were discussed at the last ward panel meeting which took place on 11th March 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 10th June 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.