Get Home Safely

Get Home Safely

Here’s a quick update on personal theft and what’s being done locally to address it.

Licensed black taxis can be booked in
advance, hailed on the street or picked
up from designated taxi ranks.
Only get in a minicab that you have booked
via an app, phone or at a minicab office.
If the driver and vehicle do not match
your booking confirmation, do not get
in the vehicle – it isn’t safe.
In case of an emergency dial 999,
or report by calling 101.

The Met is cracking down on street crime by putting 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.

Having personal items or money stolen from you is an upsetting experience. If you have been a victim, it is important that you report these crimes to us as early as possible, to give us the best chance possible to investigate this fully. These reports help us build a picture of hot spot areas where we can spend more time, deterring and arresting thieves. 

Remember to: 

• Be aware of your surroundings – only take out valuables if you feel it’s safe. 
• Do not leave valuable items unattended.
• Make sure any bags you have are not left unattended and are closed securely.

You can report an incident of theft online at https://www.met.police.uk.