Fraud prevention advice from our Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Police Ward Panel Meeting Report
October 2024
CDRA attended the meeting held at the Safari Hotel, Chessington World of Adventures on 15th October 2024. Here’s what was reported and the focus for the police for the next quarter.
The Police were pleased to report that crimes in Chessington, Hook and Malden Rushett have been low during the last quarter. The most frequent crime was motor vehicle theft. This includes motorcycles.
The following was reported as key activities undertaken:
- Obtained a warrant for a dangerous dog offence on Chantry Road. Suspect has been charged.
- Gave a member of the public a Community Protection Notice for riding their motorbike across open grounds, this included Tolworth Court Farm and Chessington Golf Course.
- Continued with anti-social behaviour (ASB) resolutions by engaging with youths and others in relation to activities that may be perceived as ASB.
- Continued patrolling around the wards, engaging with local residents.
- Returned numerous stolen vehicles to their owners.
- Arrested a male for a potential knife assault on his partner.
The team has also been involved in the following events:
- Attended York Way Community Day.
- Helped at bike marking events.
- Carried out weapons sweeps.
- Held a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) event at Chessington Garden Centre to advise women and girls on how to look after themselves and not get themselves into dangerous or awkward situations.
- Organised a VAWG Walk and Talk with women and girls.
- Attended a Summer event at a local nursery.
- Engaged with Girl Guides.
As most crimes were motor vehicle related in the last quarter, the priorities for the forthcoming quarter will be:
- Theft of motor vehicles
- Theft from motor vehicles
- Anti-social behaviour, specifically two-wheel enabled
Safer Neighbourhoods Police Ward Panel Meetings
Informal meetings • Raise concerns • Share information
Ward panel meetings are informal quarterly meetings where our safer neighbourhood police team, the council and residents from the South of the Borough neighbourhood come together to discuss issues in our area, share information and find solutions. Meetings include a report of local crime statistics and information on recent incidents and usually take place at the Safari Hotel, Chessington World of Adventures, Leatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE.
When available, the presentation given at each meeting will be published on this page.
Please check your Dates for your Diary page for the date of the next meeting.
Informal drop-ins
There are regular opportunities for residents to meet the police team that look after our local area. Find the dates, times and venues on the Dates for your Diary page.
Your Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Chessington North and Hook Team
Oliver Shearer
Acting Police Sergeant
Lydia Hume
Police Constable
Connor Gaymer
Police Constable
Mohammad Arafat
Police Community Support Officer
07342 713970
ChessingtonNorth@met.police.uk
@MPSChessingtonN
Chessington South and Malden Rushett Team
Oliver Shearer
Acting Police Sergeant
Gabriella Nardin
Police Constable
Shawkat Al-Hakem
Police Community Support Officer
020 8721 2001
ChessingtonSouth@met.police.uk
@MPSChessingtonS
For crime prevention advice, visit www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention.
To find out what’s happening in your area, visit www.met.police.uk/area/your-area and enter your postcode.
How to report a crime
- In an emergency, call 999.
- In non-emergency situations, contact your local police station or call 101.
- If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report a crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)
ASB affects our community in different ways. It can also be a crime. ASB can have a negative impact on residents’ lives, causing them to move and affecting their wellbeing. If you are affected by antisocial behaviour, you can report it in the ways listed above. You can also report it to Kingston Council. Don’t put up with it, report it so the police and council know about it and can do something about it.