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Happy Bonfire Night! Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be out and about tonight, dedicated to keeping our streets safe and ready to respond to calls regarding anti-social behaviour (ASB) and unlawful firework use. If you are hosting or attending a garden party this evening, please ensure you use fireworks responsibly, look out for your neighbours, and take care. Below is a summary of the street crimes reported in Beckton over the past week. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) 31/10/2026 (Newark Knok): Reports were received of youths targeting a residential property with fireworks.31/10/2026 (Whitings Way): Youths were reported throwing fireworks in the street. One firework struck a member of the public; fortunately, no injuries were caused.Theft From a Vehicle 30/10/2026 (Tesco Car Park): A work van was broken into by drilling through the door, and tools were stolen from inside.30/10/2026 (Renfrew Close): Number plates were stolen from a parked Jeep.02/11/2026 (B&Q Car Park): Number plates were stolen from an Audi.03/11/2026 (Covelees Wall): Number plates were stolen from a Honda.Theft of a Vehicle 01/11/2026 (Magellan Boulevard): A white Lexus was stolen.03/11/2026 (Sainsbury’s): An e-bike was stolen after a suspect cut through the locks.Theft From a Person 03/11/2026 (Asda Cash Machine): A distraction theft occurred at the ATM. Officers are currently awaiting full details and a description of the suspect.Assault 01/11/2026 (Near The Shepherd's Inn): A fight broke out in the early hours after a member of the public bravely intervened in an argument between a man and a woman. The suspect and his associates turned on the bystander. A crime scene was established, and investigations are ongoing.Staying Safe Tonight If you see individuals throwing fireworks in the street or a public space, please stay well back and call 999 immediately. Our teams will deploy to the scene as quickly as possible. Until next Week Be Good, Have Fun & Stay Safe Did You Know? To help keep our community safe and within the law, please remember these vital firework regulations: Public Places: It is a criminal offense to throw, fire, or set off any fireworks (including sparklers) in or into any highway, street, thoroughfare, or public space.Night-time Curfew: Setting off fireworks outside of legally permitted hours is an offense. While the standard curfew is 11:00 PM, an extension is in place tonight for Bonfire Night, meaning fireworks are permitted until midnight. They remain strictly banned between midnight and 7:00 AM.Age Limits: It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess "adult fireworks" (Category F2 and F3) in a public place. | 
