Burnt Oak

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.

Burnt Oak 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 BurntOak@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).

Vivek Bhushan

Police Constable

Billy Crosby

Sergeant

Daniel Frascati

PCSO

Evangelo Hadjigeorgiou

Police Constable

Lisa-Marie Michaelides

Police Constable

James Morrall

Sergeant

Jonathan Padilla

PCSO

Xiaobo Pei

PCSO

Alexander Webb

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
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly in hotspot areas including Watling Avenue and surrounding open spaces, continue to affect residents’ quality of life and perceptions of safety. Issued 01 October 2026	- Continue high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations - Maintain and expand targeted operations to deter persistent ASB - Engage with local residents and community groups to identify key issues and provide reassurance - Work in partnership with local authorities to address environmental factors contributing to ASB Actioned 01 October 2026
Youth Violence / Drug Supply (Op Krythion) Youth violence linked to drug supply and exploitation remains a key concern. A safeguarding-focused approach is required to address the underlying causes and protect vulnerable young people. Issued 01 October 2026	- Work closely with youth services, schools, and safeguarding partners to provide early intervention and support - Conduct intelligence-led stop and search activity where lawful and proportionate, ensuring community impact is considered - Analyse local trends to identify drivers such as gang activity and drug networks, focusing enforcement on those responsible for exploitation - Deliver targeted operations under Op Krythion to disrupt drug supply and associated criminality Actioned 01 October 2026
Shoplifting A significant increase in shoplifting has been identified across the ward, particularly affecting local supermarkets and retail premises. This has impacted staff safety, increased stock loss, and contributed to a rise in community concern. Issued 01 October 2026	- Develop intelligence around prolific offenders operating within the ward - Proactively target offenders and pursue arrest and charge where appropriate - Work with local businesses and partners to share information and strengthen store security measures - Utilise ASB legislation and Criminal Behaviour Orders to manage and restrict repeat offenders, including banning individuals from affected areas where necessary Actioned 01 October 2026

Priority

Action taken

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly in hotspot areas including Watling Avenue and surrounding open spaces, continue to affect residents’ quality of life and perceptions of safety.

Issued 01 October 2026

- Continue high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations
- Maintain and expand targeted operations to deter persistent ASB
- Engage with local residents and community groups to identify key issues and provide reassurance
- Work in partnership with local authorities to address environmental factors contributing to ASB

Actioned 01 October 2026

Youth Violence / Drug Supply (Op Krythion)

Youth violence linked to drug supply and exploitation remains a key concern. A safeguarding-focused approach is required to address the underlying causes and protect vulnerable young people.

Issued 01 October 2026

- Work closely with youth services, schools, and safeguarding partners to provide early intervention and support
- Conduct intelligence-led stop and search activity where lawful and proportionate, ensuring community impact is considered
- Analyse local trends to identify drivers such as gang activity and drug networks, focusing enforcement on those responsible for exploitation
- Deliver targeted operations under Op Krythion to disrupt drug supply and associated criminality

Actioned 01 October 2026

Shoplifting

A significant increase in shoplifting has been identified across the ward, particularly affecting local supermarkets and retail premises. This has impacted staff safety, increased stock loss, and contributed to a rise in community concern.

Issued 01 October 2026

- Develop intelligence around prolific offenders operating within the ward
- Proactively target offenders and pursue arrest and charge where appropriate
- Work with local businesses and partners to share information and strengthen store security measures
- Utilise ASB legislation and Criminal Behaviour Orders to manage and restrict repeat offenders, including banning individuals from affected areas where necessary

Actioned 01 October 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 Burnt Oak are saying are the issues in the area:

Agree or not? Have your say now, click here to do the survey