Phone Thefts — What's Being Done?
Updates on action being taken to tackle phone theft in East Village.
Police response
The Met’s Vision Zero and Operation Attrition teams both target moped-enabled crime in east London. They run periodic operations in Stratford and around the Olympic Park.
You can report intelligence (even if you haven’t been robbed) via Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 — anonymously.
GetLiving
GetLiving Security have increased patrols on Celebration Avenue at peak times. CCTV coverage on the estate is reviewed when incidents are reported.
If you witness a theft, you can call GetLiving Security directly via the concierge — they can monitor live cameras.
What you can do
- Report every incident — even if nothing comes of it, crime statistics inform police resource allocation
- Share information with the East Village residents’ Facebook group — community awareness helps
- Attend the Newham Community Safety Partnership meetings — they’re open to the public
Planning applications
There have been discussions at the Newham planning level about additional lighting and physical measures on Celebration Avenue. We’ll update this page as decisions are made.