You may have seen reports in the media about some of the Met's front office counters closing. This has been part of a series of tough choices the Met is undertaking in order to cover a £260m funding shortfall. While we are a shrinking service, we are determined to use our resources to best tackle the issues that mean the most to you, putting more officers visibly in the community.

You may also know that as part of these tough choices, we have reviewed the opening hours of the front counter at Stoke Newington Police Station. Having since spoken to community members and local politicians, many have said they would prefer to have more front counters that are open during the day, rather than fewer counters with around the clock service. 

For now, all currently operating MPS front counters remain open as usual, and we will update you on when the changes will take place. However, I would like to reassure you that when any changes do take place there will still be a front counter open and available to you at Stoke Newington Police Station.

If you would like to report a crime at the police station, you will still be able to, with the front counter at Stoke Newington remaining open from 10am to 10pm, Monday-Friday and between 9am and 7pm at the weekend. Fewer than 1 in 2000 crimes since 2012 were reported at a police station outside of these hours, however we will provide a further update on what to do outside of these hours when the changes come into effect. 

In addition to this, you will still be able to report crimes online, or by dialling 101 if it is not an emergency. If it is an emergency, always call 999 and ask for the police.  All of these services will remain available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are how 90% of crimes are reported. 

Tackling crime in your local area remains our key priority and we are increasing the number of PCs and Police Community Support Officers within our neighbourhood teams. You can find out who is in your neighbourhood team both on the Met website and on www.metengage.co.uk. Our officers will continue to police your neighbourhood,  please feel free to approach them with any questions or concerns you may have. 

If, for whatever reason you do not feel comfortable talking to us, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.