Community safety

Merton Neighbourhood Watch

September 2016 

Operation Bumblebee 

Operation Bumblebee is an anti-burglary campaign undertaken by the Met. Police, which aims to crack down on burglary in the capital and raise the public's awareness of measures they can take to protect their homes. At this time of year, when the nights start to draw in, there is a seasonal rise in burglary. The police will be carrying out a number of initiatives to help address this. 

Operation Neptune 

Pawn shops will be visited to check stock for any stolen goods. Officers will also take photos of known burglars to see if staff recognise them. 

Street-a-week 

Prevention work is being carried out in areas where there have been a number of burglaries. This involves delivering leaflets that provide crime prevention advice with the aim of reducing your chances of becoming victim of burglary. There are many instances of burglary that can be avoided by carrying out some simple steps, such as double locking doors and windows. For a free crime

prevention survey please contact your local team directly. Their contact details can be found on the police website: http://content.met.police.uk/Borough/Merton 

NO MORE campaign 

The London Borough of Merton is supporting the NO MORE campaign to raise awareness of domestic & sexual abuse amongst residents. The launch of the NO MORE campaign took place on the 12th September and was attended by

Borough Commander Steve Wallace and Mayor of Merton, - Councillor Brenda Fraser - who raised the NO MORE flag. 

There are number of services available in Merton for those affected by domestic, sexual violence and abuse. Further information can be found at: www.merton.gov.uk/domesticviolence or www.nomore.org 

NO MORE began in America in March 2013.  and was launched in the UK in May this year as a unifying symbol to end Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults.   It campaigns to engage communities in taking a stand against these crimes. The campaign is overseen by Hestia, one of the leading third-sector organisations working within these fields. 

Useful Numbers to Note 

Emergencies                           999 or 911

Crimestoppers                        0800 555 111

NHW Office                           020 8649 3213

Police Non-Emergency             101