Leytonstone Safer Neighbourhood Police Team Weekly News .

Leytonstone Safer Neighbourhood Police Team Weekly News .

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️🚔🚨 Hello Leytonstone Ward Resident 🚨🚔👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

Message on behalf of Superintendent Sarah Jackson :

On Friday 06/11/2026  , Superintendent Sarah Jackson joined Calvin Bailey MP, Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead, in Leytonstone to discuss community concerns relating to anti-social behaviour, drug-related activity and the wider feeling of safety in the area.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to meet residents, business owners and local people, listening first-hand to their experiences, concerns and ideas for making the area an even better place to live, work and visit. These conversations are incredibly important. While crime data and performance measures help inform policing, there is no substitute for hearing directly from the people who know their neighbourhood best.

Community policing is most effective when it is built on strong partnerships. Working closely with residents, businesses, local authorities and elected representatives helps develop a shared understanding of local issues and ensures that solutions are shaped by the needs of the community.

During the walk, discussions focused on the positive progress that has been made in Leytonstone, as well as the work still to be done. Many residents and businesses spoke positively about the increased visibility of local Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the efforts being made to tackle anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity. At the same time, important conversations took place around ensuring that improvements are sustained and that issues do not simply move into neighbouring streets.

There was also discussion around supporting vulnerable members of the community, including those experiencing homelessness. Addressing these challenges requires a compassionate and coordinated approach involving policing, local authorities, health services and support organisations working together to provide support while maintaining safe and welcoming public spaces for everyone.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop, talk and share their views. Together, we can continue to strengthen our communities and make Leytonstone a place where people feel safe, supported and proud to call home.