2026 - Week 13

Hello Beckton

Just a handful of crimes on the streets of Beckton this week. Let’s dive straight into it.

Robbery

06/04/26 – (Attempted) A group approached an 11-year-old on Tollgate Road asking for his phone but when he became visibly distressed, they left without actually taking anything. The family did not wish to take the incident any further.

02/04/26 – A group of teenagers approached a lone teenager at the rear of ASDA and asked him what phone he had. They then searched him and took his phone. 

Assault

02/04/26 – A member of the public called police after witnessing a fight in Beckton Park. Police caught up with a group of teenagers who stated they were approached by another group and a fight broke out between them. No serious injuries were sustained, and the group did not wish to pursue an allegation of crime. 

Burglary (Business)

05/04/26 - A premises undergoing refurbishment in Alpine Way had copper wiring and tools taken from within. This occurred at some point between Sunday night and Monday morning. CID are investigating.

Criminal Damage 

06/04/26 – A Suspect used a hammer and nails to deflate the car tyres of their neighbour’s car. The Victim did not wish to pursue a criminal prosecution.

Theft from a Person

02/04/26 – This was a phone snatch by Gallions Reach DLR. Unknown persons dressed in black zoomed past on an unsuspecting victim on an electric bike.

The Suspects were chased by Royal Albert Neighbourhood Police Team who were on foot. Sadly, the suspects got away.  

Theft of a Pedal Cycle

A bike was chained up outside ASDA. An unknown person has cut the lock and stolen the bike. There is CCTV of the incident and Police will be following the leads.

That is all your street crime this week.

I was recently asked a question regarding what Police actually do about these crimes and what reassurance we can offer, especially relating to robberies on buses and snatches.

We have recently acquired two PCSOs from TFL who are well versed in Bus crimes. They talk to bus staff regularly at the ASDA bus station to make sure they are up to date with what routes are having issues and patrol accordingly. Sadly, we can’t measure what crimes are prevented by our PCSOs just by simply being there but I know that they do.

In regard to phone snatches, I can say that overt and covert snatch patrols do take place on Tollgate Road regularly by both Custom House and Beckton teams.. 

I often hear that locals never see Police. This a something that I have heard throughout my career. I assure you; we are out and about every single shift. Our PCSOs walk a minimum of 15000 steps a day and the Police Officers are out of the office 80% of the time. If we are not tasked to a specific job, then we are out proactively looking to keep you safe by patrolling crime hotspots and stopping and searching any suspicious individuals.

Overall Crime is not as bad as it is perceived to be. There are estimated 17,124 people living in Beckton and only a very tiny percentage of people (This week, less than 0.05%) are a victim of street crime. 

I'm happy to address anything specific concerns you have. You can reach me here or at the Ward Panel Meetings if you like to see me face to face. 

If you have any questions about anything at all, please get in contact. And I’ll get back to you ASAP.

Be Good, Have Fun & Satay Safe

Beckton Neighbourhood Police Team