Richmond Green & Teddington Lock - Dispersal Order

Richmond Green & Teddington Lock - Dispersal Order

Please review the following update regarding Anti Social Behaviour which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

 

Dispersal Order in Place – Richmond Green & Teddington Lock

A Section 35 Dispersal Order is in place from 13:30hrs on 24 June 2026 until 02:00hrs on 26 June 2026 covering Richmond Green and Teddington Lock.

With very warm weather and early school closures, we expect increased footfall and gatherings in these popular locations. While these are spaces for everyone to enjoy, there is a history of anti-social behaviour and disorder linked to large youth gatherings, including a recent incident on Richmond Green involving violence and disruption.

At Teddington Lock, there are also ongoing concerns around young people entering the river, including jumping from the bridge and nearby structures, which poses a serious risk to life.

This order allows officers to direct individuals to leave the area where their behaviour is contributing, or is likely to contribute, to anti-social behaviour, crime, or disorder, helping to:
• Prevent crime and disorder
• Reduce anti-social behaviour
• Keep young people safe

We would ask parents and carers to remind young people not to jump into the river from bridges or structures at Teddington Lock, as this behaviour is dangerous and may result in them being directed to leave the area under these powers.

Local Safer Neighbourhood officers will be on patrol throughout.

We want everyone to enjoy these areas safely—please act responsibly and look out for one another.

Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website.  

If you have witnessed or experienced antisocial behaviour, you can report it online.

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. 

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