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Here’s a quick update on drugs dealing crime in your area, please be reassured that we’re taking this seriously and are here to help.
Good afternoon West Hill Ward,
Please see the following guidance on what to do and who to contact if you see or suspect drug dealing, drug misuse, or related paraphernalia in your area.
⚠️ Recognising Possible Drug Activity
Signs can include:
Frequent short visits to a property at unusual hours
Strong smells (e.g. cannabis) coming from an address
People gathering in stairwells, car parks, or secluded areas
Discarded items such as needles, small bags, foil, or gas canisters
Anti-social behaviour linked to substance misuse
Remember: one sign alone doesn’t confirm activity, but repeated patterns are important.
🚨 What To Do:
📞 If it’s an emergency
If there is immediate danger, violence, or a crime in progress:
👉 Call 999 straight away
📞 If it’s not an emergency
Report concerns or ongoing suspicious activity:
👉 Call 101
👉 Or report online via the Metropolitan Police website
Provide as much detail as possible:
Location (address or exact area)
Dates and times
Descriptions of people/vehicles
What you have seen or heard
🕵️ Report anonymously
If you don’t want to give your details:
👉 Crimestoppers (100% anonymous): 0800 555 111
Or online: crimestoppers-uk.org
💉 Drug Paraphernalia (e.g. Needles)
Do not touch or handle items yourself
Keep children and pets away
Report it to your local council for safe removal
In most areas, this can be done via the council website under “hazardous waste” or “drug litter”
🤝 Community Safety Tips
Do not confront individuals yourself
Share concerns with neighbours and your local policing team
Work with Neighbourhood Watch groups where possible
Report concerns early — small information can help build a bigger picture
👮 Support and Safeguarding
If you are concerned about someone (including a young person) being exploited or involved in drug activity:
Report this via 101
In emergencies, always call 999
You can also contact local safeguarding services through your council
Your information matters and helps keep West Hill Ward safe.
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and report it.
Stay safe 🚔
Drug dealing is often linked with violent crime and the exploitation of vulnerable people, and discarded drug equipment can be a health risk and counts as antisocial behaviour. We’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals. We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. It forms a key part of our recently published ASB Action Plan. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible. If you have experienced drug dealing in your area, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk 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 www.crimestoppers-uk.org | 
