Crimestoppers, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, has launched a new borough-wide campaign urging residents to speak up about drug-related crime completely anonymously to help protect their communities.
Drug dealing is often linked to serious violence, exploitation, grooming and organised crime. It harms individuals, families and neighbourhood.
This campaign encourages members of the public to share what they know – safely and anonymously – so the information can reach the right people and prevent further harm.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that enables the public to speak up about crime without ever sharing who they are and their own personal details.
The organisation never traces calls or online reports, never asks for personal details, and anyone providing information will never be asked to speak to police, give a statement or attend court.
The campaign highlights key signs of drug activity — from frequent visitors to a property at unusual hours to people who appear intimidated, controlled or exploited.
Even small pieces of information can help law enforcement understand what is happening on the ground and intervene effectively.
Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers, said:
“Communities know their own neighbourhoods best. When something doesn’t feel right that information – no matter how small – can be the missing piece that helps protect someone vulnerable or disrupt serious criminal activity. Our partnership with local communities reflects our shared commitment to making the borough safer.
“Last year, our independent charity sent around 130 reports to the police about different crimes in Hammersmith and Fulham – that’s a steady stream of around ten reports each month from firearms and knife crime to illegal drug dealing.
“Although these results show that people do want to come forward and speak up, we know that there are many more thousands of people living in the borough who may know something about crime and want to speak up but don’t know where to turn. And that is where we can help.”
Cllr Rebecca Harvery, H&F Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety, said:
“We’re asking residents to play their part by speaking up anonymously. You will never be asked who you are, and only you will know you made the report. Working together, we can help reduce harm and keep Hammersmith & Fulham a safer place to live, work and visit.”
