Over the last 6 months, residents have told us they are concerned about people riding ebikes, scooters and mopeds across Wickham and Hayes Common. At our AGM, Acting Sergeant Justin Hulf said the best thing to do is call it in: dial 101 if it’s not an emergency and 999 if it is. If there is a local officer nearby they will deal with it as soon as possible. If not, it’s still a useful data point to share with the City of London who maintain the commons.
This weekend, the police have reported back, via Met Engage, to say that a local arrest has since taken place, due to a 101 call:
“On 5th June 2026 at around 2pm, a passer-by called up to say they had seen a group of children smoking weed and wearing balaclavas by Hayes Common. They were accompanied by e-bikes and mopeds.
Response officers attended, and it resulted in the arrest of one juvenile for theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, and using a fraudulent drivers license. A stolen moped was seized and returned to its owner.
This shows that the information you provide us with, whether it’s big or small, can be essential, and can help us get the results. Information reported to us shows us where we need to be, and can help dictate where we patrol.”
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“Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. There are 13 different types of antisocial behaviour that we may be able to help with, including abandoned vehicles, littering or drugs paraphernalia and street drinking. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.met.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.”
Met Engage is a 2-way platform to allow the community and the police to share information and updates. It enables members of the public to sign up and choose what kind of information they want from the police, see what events are happening in their area or to contact the police with useful intelligence.
Coney Hall Village Residents' Association (CHVRA) 