Closure Order Secured on Elgin Avenue

Closure Order Secured on Elgin Avenue

Here’s a quick update on anti-social behaviour locally. We know it can be distressing, but we’re working closely with partners to make the area safer and support residents. 
 

Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team, working closely with partner agencies, have successfully secured a Closure Order for an address on Elgin Avenue that had become associated with drug use, drug dealing, and ongoing anti-social behaviour.

This result follows months of dedicated work behind the scenes. Officers gathered intelligence and evidence, listened to concerns raised by local residents, worked with partner agencies, and compiled a detailed court bundle before attending court to present the case.

Following consideration of the evidence, the court granted a Closure Order, recognising the significant impact the address was having on the surrounding community. The property has now been closed, bringing an end to the criminality and nuisance linked to the location.

This outcome reflects the determination of local officers and partners to tackle issues that matter most to residents. Closure Orders are not obtained lightly and require a substantial amount of evidence and partnership working to demonstrate the harm being caused. This successful result is testament to the perseverance and professionalism of everyone involved.

We know addresses linked to drug activity can have a significant impact on local communities, attracting crime, anti-social behaviour, and making residents feel unsafe in their own neighbourhoods. Taking positive action against these locations helps protect vulnerable people and improve the quality of life for those living nearby.

Thank you to the residents who provided information and supported the investigation. Community intelligence remains one of the most effective tools we have in identifying and dealing with problem addresses.

If you know of an address where something isn't right, please report it. Information can be passed anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. Your information could help make your local neighbourhood team aware of issues and support action to make our community safer.

Across London 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 - including with new tech like live facial recognition cameras, drones and e-bikes. 

Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website.  

If you have experienced anti-social behaviour or have information regarding an incident, 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  

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