Oakwood

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 speak to your local team about policing issues, and find out how you can get involved, you can email them at Oakwood@met.police.uk.

In an emergency always call 999.

If it is not an emergency, you can report crime online at www.met.police.uk or dial 101.

We regularly speak to local residents to establish what issues they may be experiencing in the area. The word cloud below represents the issues that residents of Oakwood have highlighted as priorities for the area recently. Word clouds are graphical representations of word frequency that give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently. The larger the word in the visual below the more common the word was in the local survey.

We seek to tackle the issues raised by you and your communities in your local area. To 'Have your say' on local issues, please click on the button below to complete a short survey.

Violence Related Priority

Robbery   Priority   The team will maintain a strong focus on combating robbery incidents around Southgate Tube station Chase Side , and around Southgate College as discussed and agreed upon with the ward panel. The presence of both high-visibility and plainclothes officers has already proven effective in deterring potential suspects and reducing incidents. The ward panel has emphasised the necessity of sustaining officer presence to prevent any resurgence in crime rates.  

Ongoing Action Officers will conduct thorough reviews of overnight crimes within the ward to identify emerging trends. This data will inform ward officers and assists in establishing connections between any related cases and hotspot crime areas .   The team will engage in both uniformed and plainclothes proactive patrols in identified hotspot areas to deter criminal activity. These patrols will be strategically timed to maximise visibility and impact.   Relevant crime prevention advice will be disseminated through the ward’s Twitter account and monthly newsletter. Additionally, officers will conduct crime prevention visits to engage with residents directly and provide tailored advice.   Regular meetings with the ward panel will ensure that community concerns are addressed, and feedback is incorporated into ongoing strategies.

Motor Vehicle Crime

Motor Vehicle Crime   Priority   The prevention of motor vehicle crime remains a significant focus due to ongoing reports of theft from vehicles and the theft of high-value keyless entry vehicles. The ward panel has agreed that this issue warrants continued attention and resources.

The team will enhance awareness efforts by utilising the ward's Twitter account, monthly newsletter, and community events to share crime prevention tips related to vehicle security and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.   Overall, these strategies aim to create a safer environment in Southgate by engaging with the community, fostering trust, and ensuring a proactive police presence to deter crime effectively.

Burgary

Priority Burglary has now become the ward's primary concern, particularly with the onset of longer dark nights, which have correlated with a slight rise in burglary incidents. The ward panel recognises the need for a proactive approach to address this issue promptly.

Ongoing Action   The team will analyse overnight crime reports to identify trends and potential series of linked burglaries. This information will be compiled into intelligence reports to better inform patrol strategies.   Similar to the approach taken with robbery, the team will distribute relevant crime prevention advice through the ward’s social media platforms, monthly newsletter, and directly during community engagement events.   Officers will increase their visibility in residential areas, particularly during peak hours for burglaries, to deter potential offenders. Shifts will be changed to meet the peak hours   Organise home visits to residents at risk to educate on home security measures and encourage them to report suspicious activity, fostering a proactive community approach to crime prevention.  

In an emergency always call 999. If it is not an emergency, you can report crime online at www.met.police.uk or dial 101.