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I wanted to provide you an update regarding robbery, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Mobile phone theft and robbery is an organisational priority that your neighbourhood officers continue to focus on.
Over the last few months, we have been talking to Londoners at our community crime fighting events, to better understand exactly what issues you care about mostly on your ward.
Across London and including here on your ward we have heard about mobile phone thefts and robbery.
We continue to increase our patrols, proactivity and engagement on your ward.
Through precision-led policing driven by intelligence, data and technology we would tackle theft of mobile phones and robbery.
Your local policing team want to work with you in solving these issues.
We would ask that you continue to work with your local policing team and feed in information through the usual channel.
Thieves can be very clever in identifying potential victims and using distraction techniques or threats of violence, but they are also very aware of their surroundings and make a plan on how to steal someone’s phone. We will continue to chase down and arrest those responsible, providing updates when we can.
 We will continue to tackle robbery in your local area. While we are investigating and arresting those responsible, please consider following the below advice to keep yourself and your property safe: Do not leave your phone, tablet or other digital goods unattended, out of sight or on a table. Be aware of your surroundings and only use your phone when it is safe to do so. Put your phone away when you have finished using it. Secure your phone by choosing a strong pin or password Keep a note of your IMEU number (to access, type *#06# on your phone keypad) Plan your route, especially if you are going somewhere you have not been before. Keep to busy, well-lit streets and walkways. Move with purpose and appear confident.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. | 
