Elm Park
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This isn't just a platform for us to tell you what we're doing in your area, it's an opportunity for you to tell us what's concerning you most so we can take action on the things that truly matter to you.
Elm Park Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in your area or 'ward', supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across London.
To contact to your team about local policing issues, email us at ElmPark@contact.metengage.co.uk or pick an officer to email below. (Please do not use this contact method to report crime, in an emergency always call 999 or you can report crime online at www.met.police.uk or dial 101).
Matthew Atkin
Police Sergeant
Jack Donaldson
Police Constable
Anik Pal
PCSO
Rytis Zajanckauskas
Police Constable
Local Priority Issues
We are committed to tackling the issues that matter most to local communities. Based on our conversations with residents, and the issues they have raised with us, our main priorities are:
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Violence Related Priority Issued 05 November 2025 |
Reduce violence against women and girls by arranging pop up stands with crime prevention advice and personal protection handouts. HVP around areas pointed out to us that women feel unsafe Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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Shoplifting, Issued 05 November 2025 |
Proactive patrols for persistent shoplifters at local shops, Actively conduct patrols at all shopping precinct. Engaging with the local shops to assist with investigations. Using ASB and criminal orders to deal with persistent offenders Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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drugs Issued 05 November 2025 |
HVP areas where drugs are being used car parks, open spaces and areas pointed out by intel. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
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To tackle theft of motor vehicle and theft from motor vehicle offences that are occurring in the ward. Intelligence and reporting would indicate there is a rise in these type of offences. Issued 05 November 2025 |
HVP areas where related offences are being committed and areas pointed out by intel. Actioned 01 March 2026 |
The word cloud below represents the issues raised by residents through their Local Matters survey. We take this into consideration along with discussions with stakeholders, ward panel meetings and conversations with the public when setting our key priorities
What members in Elm Park are saying are the issues in the area:
Latest Alerts
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Hi-viz patrol
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Upcoming Events
VAWG meet and greet at Hornchurch Country Park on Tuesday 21st April 2026 @ 1pm
- Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach, RM12 6DF
- 21/04/2026 13:00
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Public Access point at Hornchurch Country Park on Saturday 2nd May 2026 @ 1pm
- Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach, RM12 6DF
- 02/05/2026 13:00
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Coffee with a Copper at Hornchurch Country Park on Friday 8th May 2026 @ 3pm
- Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach, RM12 6DF
- 08/05/2026 15:00
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VAWG Table @ Hornchurch Country Park
- Essex Wildlife Trust Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Squadrons Approach, RM12 6DF
- 09/05/2026 15:00
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