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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the theft of motor vehicles, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe: Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked. Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door. If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months. Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space. Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme. Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others.
Full advice and guidance on this, and other crime types is available on the Metropolitan Police website. Date: 16th MAY 2025
BMW 1250 GS Motorbike (grey silver.)
A motorbike was stolen by two individuals and was later recovered in the Ham Lands area after units covered the area, with descriptions of the assailants.
The suspects had arrived on one bike and decamped; pushing the stolen motorbike to kick start it.
The victim was over the moon to be reunited with their motorbike later that day.
Further advice to those who own motorbikes.
-We advise you to use a bike cover so that those on the prowl cannot easily identify the make and model.
-Invest in a tracker
-Install a ground anchor
-Register your bike on www.immobilise.com or property mark your bike using www.securedbydesign.com
 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. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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