SW Thurrock

Update

South West Thurrock and Purfleet's Neighbourhood Constables take a no nonsense approach to drugs cultivation, supply and possession in the area. Our team continue to execute court warrants under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, dismantling and confiscating the expensive equipment and prosecuting drug cultivators and dealers harshly. Over the last 2 years, we have been very successful. Over twenty large cannabis cultivations have been shut down soon after their establishment and thousands of plants destroyed.

Police operations are in place and running regularly to prevent burglaries occurring to dwellings, sheds and other out buildings using numerous policing tools. We are also targetting crime against vehicles and anti social behaviour.

Through proactive patrol we are gathering significant intelligence on would be thieves, which has enabled us to target offenders to further reduce their ability to commit crime in the area. Our team utilise all modes of patrol including pedal cycle, so that no part our area is inaccessible to us and there is nowhere criminal activity can go untempered.

There has been a recent escalation in the amount of metal thefts and cable thefts from building sites, due to the amount of re-development occurring in the area. The items being stolen are heavy and cumbersome, and would need a vehicle close by to assist in its transportation. All residents are asked to be vigilant to unknown vehicles seen in suspicious circumstances and to contact police immediately using 999 if they think or suspect a crime is in progress.

Our ability to respond quickly to rising crime depends on information from those that live in the area affected. If you have any information relating to crime please contact Pc 74057 ARMSTRONG on 07866 543494 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.