Burgess Park Making it Safer for You

Over the summer of 2025, Faraday officers conducted targeted patrols in Burgess Park as part of our ongoing commitment to tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). These patrols were intelligence led and focused on high harm areas, particularly around known cruising zones and locations with previous reports of antisocial or predatory behaviour.

Community Engagement

On 11th June 2025, Faraday officers hosted a Community Safety Day in Burgess Park, aimed primarily at women and girls. The event offered:

Safety advice and reassurance patrols

Safety walks with officers

Bike and mobile phone marking

Crime prevention resources

We were joined by partners from Southwark Council and the London Fire Brigade, strengthening our multi-agency approach to community safety.

Enforcement Activity

Arrests: 10 Total

A range of offences were dealt with, including serious VAWG related matters, drug offences linked to chemsex activity, and public order issues:

Outraging public decency, Points of blades, Recall to prison, MARAC VAWG offender, wanted offences, Possession of Class A/B/C (Chemsex offender), PWITS A+B, Assault, Dangerous Driving, Immigration offence.

Stop and Searches: 35 Total

Officers conducted 35 stop and searches under Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act, with several occurring in known cruising areas. These stops resulted in:

4 arrests

3 Penalty Charge Reports (PCRs) issued

3 Community Resolutions

25 No Further Action (NFA)

This proactive approach disrupted drug-related activity and safeguarded vulnerable individuals in the park.

Community Protection Warnings: 4 Issued

Community Protection Warnings were issued to individuals engaging in persistent antisocial behaviour. These warnings form part of our graduated response to nuisance and harmful behaviour in public spaces.

Conclusion

Faraday officers remain committed to making Burgess Park a safer space for all, particularly women and girls. The summer patrols demonstrated a robust enforcement strategy alongside meaningful community engagement. We will continue to work with partners and the public to ensure Burgess Park remains a safe and welcoming environment over the winter period.

In recent weeks, we have had female officers in plain clothes patrolling Burgess Park with male colleagues nearby to deal with any anti-social behaviour faced by the public & plain clothes officers.  Please make us aware of any problems you may face in this park.

Thank you,

Sergeant Jim Southgate