Valentines

Welcome to Met Engage,

We're transforming the Met to become a service that truly delivers for you.

Through our new platform Met Engage you can get to know your local officers, help shape how we police your local area and have direct access to key information and advice.

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.

Valentines 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 Valentines@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).

Abishai Alfred

PCSO

Mark Dawkins

PCSO

Daniel Doolan

Police Constable

Krisztina Erdei

Dedicated Ward Officer

Mohammed Saim Islam

Police Constable

Ansa Khan

PCSO

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
Deal with Theft from motor Vehicle Issued 12 May 2026	Officers in Valentine's Ward are actively targeting theft from motor vehicles through increased patrols in hotspot areas, particularly during evenings and weekends. We're working with the community to gather intelligence and take swift action against offenders. we will give crime prevention advice that to protect your vehicle, always remove valuables from sight, lock all doors and windows, and park in well-lit areas with CCTV where possible. Never leave items like sat-navs, phones, bags, or loose change visible, as these attract thieves. Consider using steering wheel locks and register your property with Immobilise. If you see suspicious activity around vehicles, report it immediately on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Together, we can reduce vehicle crime in our ward. Actioned 12 June 2026
VAWG ( Violence against women and Girls ) Issued 12 May 2026	As part of our Valentine's Ward Priority and in direct response to the strategic objectives set by Commissioner Mark Rowley and Commander Stuart Bell, officers will be coordinating a comprehensive Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) awareness event throughout the ward. Our team will establish visible engagement points in key community locations, including shopping areas, train station , and community centres, where officers will distribute informational materials highlighting support services, reporting mechanisms, and early warning signs of domestic abuse and violence. We will be working in partnership with local VAWG support organizations to ensure survivors have direct access to specialist advice and resources. Officers will conduct targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas while also delivering briefings to local businesses, licensed premises, and community groups about their role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. This coordinated approach reflects our commitment to making the ward safer for women and girls, ensuring that everyone knows how to recognize, report, and respond to VAWG, and that help is available and accessible to those who need it. Actioned 12 June 2026
ASB (Loitering, Drugs and Begging) Issued 12 May 2026	Valentines SNT will continue to proactively patrol known hotspot areas where anti-social behaviour, including loitering, drug use and begging, has been reported. Officers will engage with individuals involved, signposting them to relevant support services where appropriate. We will work closely with partner agencies and the local authority to address the root causes of ASB and take enforcement action where necessary to ensure residents feel safe in their community. Actioned 12 June 2026
Speeding Vehicles Issued 12 May 2026	Valentines SNT will address the issue of speeding vehicles by conducting regular speed enforcement operations across the ward, focusing on roads identified as problematic by local residents. We will work in partnership with the Road Safety team and the local authority to explore traffic calming measures where appropriate. Community engagement and education will also form part of our approach to encourage responsible driving behaviour. Actioned 12 June 2026

Priority

Action taken

Deal with Theft from motor Vehicle

Issued 12 May 2026

Officers in Valentine's Ward are actively targeting theft from motor vehicles through increased patrols in hotspot areas, particularly during evenings and weekends. We're working with the community to gather intelligence and take swift action against offenders. we will give crime prevention advice that to protect your vehicle, always remove valuables from sight, lock all doors and windows, and park in well-lit areas with CCTV where possible. Never leave items like sat-navs, phones, bags, or loose change visible, as these attract thieves. Consider using steering wheel locks and register your property with Immobilise. If you see suspicious activity around vehicles, report it immediately on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Together, we can reduce vehicle crime in our ward.

Actioned 12 June 2026

VAWG ( Violence against women and Girls )

Issued 12 May 2026

As part of our Valentine's Ward Priority and in direct response to the strategic objectives set by Commissioner Mark Rowley and Commander Stuart Bell, officers will be coordinating a comprehensive Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) awareness event throughout the ward. Our team will establish visible engagement points in key community locations, including shopping areas, train station , and community centres, where officers will distribute informational materials highlighting support services, reporting mechanisms, and early warning signs of domestic abuse and violence. We will be working in partnership with local VAWG support organizations to ensure survivors have direct access to specialist advice and resources. Officers will conduct targeted patrols in identified hotspot areas while also delivering briefings to local businesses, licensed premises, and community groups about their role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. This coordinated approach reflects our commitment to making the ward safer for women and girls, ensuring that everyone knows how to recognize, report, and respond to VAWG, and that help is available and accessible to those who need it.

Actioned 12 June 2026

ASB (Loitering, Drugs and Begging)

Issued 12 May 2026

Valentines SNT will continue to proactively patrol known hotspot areas where anti-social behaviour, including loitering, drug use and begging, has been reported. Officers will engage with individuals involved, signposting them to relevant support services where appropriate. We will work closely with partner agencies and the local authority to address the root causes of ASB and take enforcement action where necessary to ensure residents feel safe in their community.

Actioned 12 June 2026

Speeding Vehicles

Issued 12 May 2026

Valentines SNT will address the issue of speeding vehicles by conducting regular speed enforcement operations across the ward, focusing on roads identified as problematic by local residents. We will work in partnership with the Road Safety team and the local authority to explore traffic calming measures where appropriate. Community engagement and education will also form part of our approach to encourage responsible driving behaviour.

Actioned 12 June 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 Valentines are saying are the issues in the area:

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