Dear SE23 citizens…
Due to popular demand I hope to post My SNT updates on this thread…
Overnight crimes: Not robberies or burglaries reported to us last night on Perry Vale ward.
Be aware of your surroundings and make sure you lock up tonight!
SgtBiddle
Overnight (5th - 6th) reported crimes on Perry Vale Ward:
2 assaults. Our specialist schools officer is dealing with both and suspects have been or will be identified.
No burglaries or robberies reported.
SgtBiddle
Hi sergeant Biddle
thank you for your updates. Can you let us know who deals with the rest of Forest Hill apart from Perry Vale as we would love updates for the rest of the area if possible.
Thank you and keep up the good work especially in this cold weather.
Hi, I am the Sgt for Forest Hill, Perry Vale & Crofton Park Wards.
This started as updates re a spike in robberies in Perry Vale.
I’ll see what I can do re the others.
SgtBiddle
Overnight (8-9 Dec) reported crimes for the tri-ward area:
Perry Vale: one reported. Theft of a red VW Minibus index C697PMX from Brampton Road. No robberies or burglaries reported.
Crofton Park: four various reported inc a burglary in Grierson Rd. No suspect details.
Forest Hill four various reports inc a burglary at the cafe in the park on Sydenham Rise. One male arrested in the act of breaking in by Lewisham officers. Enqs ongoing.
Thank you.
At 6am this morning we responded to local residents concerns about drug dealing and ASB by executing a drugs warrant in Stanstead Rd.
Seven people were arrested and are currently at Lewisham Police Station being interviewed.
Believed heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis were recovered - as well as a large quantity of cash and a stolen motor scooter.
Enquiries continue…
SgtBiddle
Crikey!
Great work.
I often see some shady looking people hanging around here, but nothing specific. Well done!
Out of interest, what happens to the cash? I hope it goes into police coffers?
Alas no!
Obviously stand to be corrected - but - don’t proceeds of crime seizures go back into the public pot ?
What I meant was that it doesn’t come back to me personally! But yes you are right…
As a resident of Stanstead Rd wanted to say thanks to the Police who carried out this work yesterday. I’m afraid for a long time the car park area behind the council flats on the west side of the road (shown in image below) seems to be a congregating area for a range of activities at least some of which I suspect involve illegality. If the local community team could include that area in their regular patrols I think it would certainly provide reassurance to local residents.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Job well done in my eyes, thank you for keeping our neighbourhood safe 
Well done for making our streets safer. I also passed three police officers patrolling Dartmouth Road this evening which is also welcome.
May i also join to ask if possible
Our Windrush lane SE23-2XB is a dead end road with quite remote patch between the car park opposite the block and the houses on the other side of the ball court:
is very quiet place, hardly anyone walks through there, we had drug activity there in the past, cars coming night time, park in the remote corners, 2-3 people inside seating, somebody comes and joints them, then gets out of the car, car drives off. Residents asked for more lights and cameras, but cameras are expensive but they did improve lighting though.
I understand that there are limited resources but if a police car on patrol passes Perry Vale, can they just come to Windrush lane, make a circle and drive off. That way bad people will see that the police is on the watch out and wont come near the place.
And thank you very much to all police people for your hard work. It is really really appreciated 
Thank you.
Great work!
This week my team has: conducted visible patrols on the 3 wards, executed a drugs warrant leading to 7 arrests for Class A&B drugs supply & money laundering, recovered a stolen motorbike, visited local youth groups & churches, continued to investigate a number of local crimes, conducted arrest enquiries for suspects for the crimes and for others wanted on warrant, liaised with @LewishamCouncil and housing providers about ASB issues, completed urgent case papers for trials, sent drugs to the lab, arranged phone downloads, met with @elliereeves and ‘walked the Met’, ditto with @MartinHewittMPS , assisted @MPSSpecials officers with an arrest… oh and been out on patrol on the 3 wards (did I mention that?)
Thanks to them from me AND thanks for the community support we know we have! #SgtBiddle
Oh… almost forgot…
And still found time to respond to questions about lack of policing cover on the wards by @PoliticsPos1
Not bad for a team 2 PCs & 1 PCSO per ward!
#SgtBiddle
And PCGillian even managed to sneak a quick arrest in yesterday of someone wanted for various offences and who was being recalled to prison!
SgtBiddle
So a busy day yesterday: 2 x people charged with possession of drugs following our warrant in Manor Mount on the 24th November. Both to court on the 2nd Jan 18.
Lots of foot patrol in both Forest Hill & Perry Vale.
One arrest (by me) of a beggar in London Road. The chap has previously been issued with a Community Protection Notice banning him from begging in Perry Vale. Obviously he thought he could move to Forest Hill…
He’s also been warned not to beg on numerous occasions. He is also NOT homeless and has access to free food.
I was approached by a few concerned citizens asking why I’d arrested a beggar. I told them that it’s a Perry Vale Ward priority and did point out that the chap had actually been warned on numerous occasions to stop.
I know it’s not the biggest crime in the world but there does come a time for enforcement.
SgtBiddle
I was out today with Lewisham Police SNT Inspector, James Yaxley. We had a good walk around the tri Ward area (Crofton Park, Perry Vale and Forest Hill) meeting some interesting folk en route.
PCMick, PCRichard, PCSOAmie and PCSOAndrea were out too. Andrea in Perry Vale with Richard - Amie and Mick in Forest Hill.
We’re back in tomorrow- more updates then!
SgtBiddle
Thank you. Noted… SgtBiddle
Another busy day. PC Mick & PC Sam have interviewed a young chap for criminal damage offences. The chap has admitted all four. Report to Youth Offending Team…
PC Kate and PC Richard have arrested a man for being wanted for assault and breach of a court order.
He will be going to court tomorrow.
SgtBiddle
Great stuff. If the criminal damage youth is one of the gang of four or five graffiti lads patrolling the area so much the better.
Was lovely to see you & Jim a few evenings ago 
You, your teams presence, and vigilance are always very much appreciated @SgtBiddle
Nice pic Amie & Mick 
Colleagues from @MPSLewisham will be at work throughout the Christmas period…
I’m in on Christmas Eve with PCMick & PCSOAndrea - we’ll be at St George’s in the morning - then I’m off to Blackheath to manage their Christmas parade.
For NYE I’ll be back during the day. PCGillian, PCKate and PCRob are on for Night Duty keeping Lewisham safe…
Happy Christmas Se23.life !
SgtBiddle 
Happy Christmas to you too!
(and thank you)
A very Merry Christmas to @SgtBiddle and all the team. Thank you for everything you do to keep us safe and bring our community together.
Merry Christmas Jon @SgtBiddle
We’ve not stopped dancing our feet off after Christmas dinner tonight, will need to check my dining table in morn 
Here’s some music, we are loving music & dancing this evening.
Marry Christmas all, and hope all are having fun
Dear Se23.life…
I’ve been out today with PCSOAndrea in Forest Hill and Perry Vale speaking to two residents of the Cannonby Road area who have been unfortunate victims of burglary over the past few days.
Entry to both premises was via a rear door or window.
In one case tools from a shed were used to smash the patio door glass.
I would ask that you check your gardens security and think about outside lighting etc.
I also visited the Church Vale flats where we’ve had complaints of drug taking and general ASB by youths in the stairwell. I’ve tasked my team to visit the block as often as possible when on duty as this behaviour is really impacting on local residents there.
Back tomorrow for more!
#SgtBiddle
Thank you Sergeant Biddle, it does seem to have been quiet the last few days, the last time we saw anybody was at 11.45 pm on Saturday night, 30-12-17. They were again sitting in the stairwell between the 2nd and 3rd floor.
Hi. Some of my team are in late this Friday and Saturday so they will be out patrolling in the evening - specifically looking to deter ASB in Perry Vale and Forest Hill.
SgtBiddle
Great. It’s good to know we have a police presence in the area. Thanks for your updates and presence.
Suspicious activity on Lowther Hill too - two men loitering outside the house gesturing to the side access of our house - thankfully our upstairs neighbour saw and disturbed them. Seems to be a lot of it about at the moment. Do you patrol Crofton Park ward too?
Hi, yes we do.
My three wards are Crofton Park, Forest Hill & Perry Vale.
PC Kate PC Rob and PCSO Aaron cover Crofton Park.
Please see https://www.met.police.uk/your-area/lewisham/crofton-park/ for contact details… SgtBiddle
Crofton Park Ward? Join us at one of our forthcoming Contact Points…
Dear all,
Sorry for not posting for a few days. I’ve been away on a Public Order course (lots of bricks and petrol bombs - so nothing like SE23 thank goodness!!).
A brief update. From the team today. PC Mick and others attended an address earlier and arrested a suspect for a shoplifting offence from a shop in Forest Hill. The suspect has been interviewed and enqs continue.
Patrols have taken place across the wards… we have suffered from a number of burglaries in the past weeks in perry Vale where entry has been gained via a rear window. Please take time this weekend to check your homes security!
My team and I will continue to work as hard as we can to keep the wards of Forest Hill, Perry Vale and Crofton Park as safe as possible!
Best wishes,
SgtBiddle
We executed a dangerous dogs act warrant yesterday.
Two dogs seized so enqs can continue.
And we also managed to arrest a man who’s been wanted for theft for some time at the same address!
A second chap jumped over the back garden wall when we knocked (we were round the back too!) for absolutely no reason other than he always does that when police knock! 
He was met by two of my officers and a large hairy police dog! 
Thanks for all the updates @SgtBiddle it’s very much appreciated.
At approx 445pm today I had someone throw a stone at our front door on Treviso Road which has shattered one of the windows. Most likely kids - and neighbours have said there are a group from Forest Hill Boys that have been lurking about - but is it worth reporting? If so who would be the best person to call? 501? Thanks
Hi Dan. Yes. Well worth reporting. Please call 101.
SgtBiddle
Thanks! Will give them a call.
NEW Perry Vale Ward Panel Priorities (set 16/01/18):
Burglary crime prevention
Begging offences
Flytipping offences
From the @MPSLewisham twitter feed last night… ‘Thanks to @NPAShq and dog unit for assisting #ERTA officers in arresting a male for going equipped to steal this evening. He was found in back gardens in Sunderland Road,SE23 and tried to run from officers. Luckily we were too fast for him!. #anotherburglaroffthestreets’
Great work keeping SE23 safe!
SgtBiddle
I’m intrigued who are on these ward panels and how they are selected? Is it a panel of elected local councillors meeting with the local police team or are there members of the public on the panel? Is the meeting where these priorities set publicised, who can attend and how are these decisions made.
Hi,
Anyone can be on the Ward Panel - as long as they live or work on the ward and are able to represent the views of a group of residents or traders etc… (eg we have Neighbourhood Watch reps, Shop Keepers, Residents Association reps, and are always open to local young people joining).
If you would like to join please let us know via email. John.biddle@met.pnn.police.uk
Thanks!
SgtBiddle
Another busy day for the team. Lots happening. Again a few burglaries in SE23. We are redoubling our efforts to prevent them and catch the culprits.
Be vigilant SE23!!
SgtBiddle
Yesterday in SE23 we conducted a number of arrest enquiries for wanted offenders.
We then responded to a call from care home staff to a resident armed with a knife having a Mental Health Crisis.
The patient was disarmed and has been safely taken by us to a Place of Safety for treatment under the Mental Health Act.
MH crisis isn’t something that we normally deal with as SNT Officers - although we do have good links with our care homes throughout the 3 SE23 wards as Response Team usually deal but I give this as an example of some of th variety of incidents my team come across.
On our way back we found one of our beggars outside the Co Op in Waldram Park. He’s been issued with a Community Protection Notice in the past and as he was in breach of it he was told he would be prosecuted by PCRichard. FYI the beggar is NOT homeless has been offered help and has access to free food etc.
SgtBiddle
#NotJustCrime
SgtBiddle PCMick PCRichard
PCGillian
What does ‘an attempt’ mean? Did someone catch them out. How did they gain entry to the back of the houses? What’s being done to try and prevent this spate? We were burgled in the summer and it’s horrid. I hate the fact it continues.
Hi. An attempted burglary is exactly that.
The suspect was disturbed before they could gain access.
As said entry or attempted entry seems to be favourite through rear windows.
Lewisham units are aware and are continuing patrols in the area. We need everyone to be vigilant.
SgtBiddle
Thanks for replying. You guys do a great job.
Do we have a description of what these people look like? When you say suspicious activity, what are they doing exactly, so we can spot if someone else looks to be doing the same?
I’m home most days so I’ll be vigilant as I live on this road 
Hi. Unfortunately descriptions are vague.
Entry to back gardens via alleyways or side gates…
The regular beggar was back there this evening. I mentioned it to the staff at the Coop who seem non fussed about him. What can ve done to peopke who consistently flout the orders?
Thank you. We are aware. PC Bailey is on the case…
SgtBiddle
Thank you, I live in this area so good to know you are patrolling.
On a side note, there were ADT security people door-knocking my road this week. I had a man wanting to do ‘a security analysis of my house to qualify for some free security equipment’ and he was asking if I had a burglar alarm etc. Well he seemed a nice guy and may be genuine, but I said no thanks because I don’t intend to discuss my house security with a strange person without knowing if they are who they say they are.
I am sure we’ve discussed this company before on this forum but wanted to mention it again as it’s happened recently.
We had the same tonight. The questions we had were about our property and car. My husband has PM’ed ADT to ask whether this is their sales technique or whether he should inform the police.
@SgtBiddle @Daffodil we had the same yesterday afternoon on Elsinore Road. He didn’t say he was ADT but mentioned them. It was very clever but I clocked it immediately and said I wasn’t interested.
@saretap they were also on Elsinore on Tuesday evening so visit the same street more than once it seems…it makes me very uncomfortable.
ADT do have ‘direct sales’ teams that go door-to-door. I think it’s bizarre for a company that wants people to be vigilant about their security! They say their reps wear hi-viz vests and have ADT ID cards.
My advice? If you are unsure NEVER let reps in. Always ask to call their office first to confirm. If they are genuine they will be happy to wait.
If they aren’t - please report it to us via 999/101.
SgtBiddle
#PCKate (from @MPSCroftonPark) and I have been working with officers from the CID at @MPSLewisham today - tracking down a suspect wanted for burglary in #PerryVale.
He has just been arrested.
Updates will follow!
#SgtBiddle 
Great. I think I saw that happening about 1pm. Be great if it’s the person who robbed us.
A man was charged with burglary and attempted burglary as a result of this arrest.
He will appear in court.
SgtBiddle
Arrest made in linked sexual assault series:
SgtBiddle
Very pleased about this arrest. Please can you keep us updated - i.e. if charges are made for one or more assault, or if the individual is released without charges. Was the arrest made by Lewisham police or Bromley police?
Thank goodness. I haven’t commented before as such but would like to add my thanks to you & your team for the fantastic job you do to help keep us all safe in our homes & on the streets .
I’m not sure I should love this topic (great community engagement) or loathe it (too many crime reports). But I’m sure it brings great comfort to many forum members.
One thought though as it marches past 80 responses. Would it be helpful to create a monthly or quarterly version? This topic was only started in December and already has a read time of 8 minutes. Noting a 2017 start date, and the long length might new visitors be less inclined to read through this one?
Of course such an idea would need @SgtBiddle’s support as it would be he who might have to respond to multiple topics. But as I noted. Just a thought.
Interesting. I’m happy to do what ever I can to use this to have conversations and update people.
SgtBiddle
Good idea, @Starman, and thanks @SgtBiddle for your flexibility and continued updates.
I’ll make it clear that side-conversations will occasionally be split off into their own topic so they can be fully explored without breaking the continuity of @SgtBiddle’s updates.
I’ve just authorised a charge for one of #PCRichards cases for breach of a community protection notice (CPN) for one of our local beggars.
A Postal Charge Requisition (PCR) will be issued this week & a court date is booked.
#WardPriority set by our #WardPanel
#SgtBiddle 
I understand the logic of the majority of the tips against burglary. However, I’m not quite sure I’m interpreting the bins one.
In many parts of the borough, the only place to put bins is at the front of the house which presumably makes them accessible but is unavoidable. 
Or is it simply not leaving them on the pavement after the round suggesting you’re away from home?
I always assumed it was because they can make a handy & portable platform for vaulting over high fences or rear garden gates - more of a concern for houses with a side return as it can grant easy access to a secluded area where a prospective burglar can take their time breaking in - a lesson I learnt to my detriment several years ago 
Yes. It’s just advice.
Tips to help prevent burglary.
SgtBiddle
A female has just been arrested in #ForestHill for begging and breach of her CPN.
She has been offered help and support from the team on a number of occasions.
However she continually breached her community protection notice (CPN).
As I’ve said before, this is not the biggest or most serious offence however there does come a time for enforcement if all else fails.
She will be charged and will be going to court on Monday morning.
Unfortunately it has had to come to this…
SgtBiddle
Thank you, you are quite right on this #SgtBiddle
Hopefully she will get the help for herself after this & more importantly accept it!
The team are out later… I’m off to court this afternoon with the beggar I arrested before Christmas.
He was charged again yesterday with begging & breach of his Community Protection Notice conditions again yesterday.
For the attention of those who post updates onto SE23.Com - I’m not on there - sorry!
SgtBiddle
Do u have any info on a mugging on Dartmouth Rd last night that I saw reported on a local Facebook group? Apparently five youths with faces covered, taking advantage of the quietness of closed D Rd attacked a man walking home.
We are aware of the offence…
If anyone has any information re this (occurred 13/02/18 @ 2330) please call 101.
Suspects described as 5 x Asian males a/ages 18.
There will be increased patrols by us and our response team colleagues.
SgtBiddle
I’ve been to court.
The beggar pleaded guilty & received a fine for his troubles.
On the bus lovely lady said that she recognised me from twitter etc! #Fame 
Now back to find the team working hard compiling reports for various partners.
#SgtBiddle
#Notjustcrime
It’s was a busy day yesterday… It started with PC Kate and me having a chat about her 6 month probationary review - all good so far!
PC Richard and PC Gillian were in early to visit a victim of harassment in Perry Vale. They were able to take a statement and view footage. The suspect was issued with a First Instance Harassment Warning. They will be keeping an eye on this.
PCSO Andrea was out and about in Perry Vale too - visiting community groups etc. PC Richard has started the process of obtaining a Criminal Behaviour Order against one of our local people of concern.
PC Mick and PC Sam were on patrol in Forest Hill town centre. PC Mick had some good news. The beggar he arrested for breach of her Community Protection Notice last week pleaded guilty and received a £180 fine.
PCSO Amie was away Emergency Life Support training yesterday so was the only one not about.
PCs Kate and Rob were out and about in Crofton Park. PC Kate held a Contact Point meeting. PCSO Aaron joined her.
I assisted PC Gillian and PC Richard with an arrest enquiry. No luck this time… then we managed to sneak a quick coffee at the lovely Brown and Green cafe in Mayow Park where we kicked a few footballs about with the kids!
It’s all about the community!
After that I met up with PCSO Andrea in Perry Vale and we patrolled Dartmouth Road - popping into Sugar Mountain to chat with Pauline about the forthcoming Street event that we hope to support with horses and a crime prevention stall.
Then back through Perry Vale. Always great to get out on foot.
The day ended with PC Kate receiving a number of short notice and lengthy actions from the CPS for a harassment case she dealt with and which is going to court next week (!). All had to be completed ASAP so PC Sam and I stayed late with her to get them sorted. Why do memos always come on a Friday evening when you want to get away??? 
I even found time to pop into see JK Banquets about a parking issue…
A busy day!
Have a great weekend SE23.life!
SgtBiddle
A busy few days for the team…
Patrols around all the Se23 wards - case preparation including an application for a Criminal Behaviour Order - Contact Points - ongoing training and career development attachments - more patrols - visiting a family who need support from us and the local authority - ‘Coffee with a Copper’ - proactive stop and searches - arrests of wanted offenders - school visits to speak to our younger citizens about road safety - advice to our older citizens about personal safety and crime prevention - planning a joint operation (more on that soon) and much much more… including time for the odd cup of tea!
Spoke today with one of the residents, he uses a small shed in our block on the ground floor. Last week smbd broke into his shed and stole his tools, broke the wall from inside and accessed the neighbouring shed. Also 2-3 weeks ago, one of our residents car was broken into. Bampton Estate has evasion of burglars by the look of it. Not sure how to keep those bad people away.
Has there been any update on getting a camera installed in the “muggers alley”?
Dear SE23…
It’s going to turn very cold over the next week & snow 
️ is expected - so spend some time checking on your elderly/infirm neighbours welfare.
And take care on icy roads! 
️
ForestHill PerryVale CroftonPark
SgtBiddle
If you mean the Shipman Road/Sunderland Road alley then a report was sent to Lewisham Council by PC Gillian after I visited with council officers a while back.
We were told that they would only be able to put up a temporary camera. I will ask PC Gillian to chase this up.
However we haven’t had any reports of incidents there for some time.
SgtBiddle
I have complained to the council on several occasions about residents from a nearby house (local authority) who BLAST music from the property and their cars for hours on end. It mostly happens in the summer when their windows and my windows are open and unfortunately I can’t close my windows due to the heat so have to suffer with the noise all day.
It’s not at particularly unsociable hours but the bass and the noise is so loud it’s intolerable and the vibrations can be felt in my flat which is on the opposite side of the street 3 floors up. On top of this their “mates” will come round and loiter outside the house in their cars again usually accompanied by the music. I have never heard back from the council and it occurs every year. Do you respond to anti social behaviour such as loud music sgt Biddle or have any suggestions as I’m at my wits end.
Hi,
Noise issues are dealt with by the local authority. Police have no powers to deal unfortunately. Please email me with details and I’ll pass it on.
SgtBiddle
Kids on mopeds - this weekend we had a couple of kids on a moped drive right up in to the private grounds of our block of flats, throw a bottle at the window of a ground floor flat and shout abuse and make rude gestures to a resident. They were wearing helmets and appeared to have covered up the license plate of the bike.
We reported it to the 101 emergency number.
Aren’t we meant to start a new topic for spring now that March is here (even if spring is some way away)?
We held off on account of the inevitable sarcastic comments…
spoil sport
I am certain you meant hysterically funny and poignant commentary.
Ok ok - I can’t keep my face straight.
Continued here: Updates from your local Safer Neighbourhood Team - Spring 2018
