Police have made repeated anti-social behaviour linked to drugs and alcohol a local priority in Lee, naming Lee High Road, Boone Street and Lawn Terrace. The priority was set on 8 October and covers Blackheath more widely.
The stated plan is more visible patrols in the areas identified, targeted patrols aimed at drug and alcohol users working with partner agencies, and the use of anti-social behaviour powers against persistent offenders. Those include community warnings, protection notices and behaviour orders.
Residents who see repeat problems on these streets now have a named priority to point to when they report them, and reports are what keep a priority alive. Patrols alone move a problem along rather than ending it, so the test is whether the partnership working the plan promises puts anyone in front of people who need help. If it does not, these streets will be back on the list.
- Police have set a local priority to reduce repeated anti-social behaviour in Blackheath, specifically drug and alcohol issues on Lee High Road, Boone Street and Lawn Terrace.
- The priority was set on 8 October 2026.
- Planned actions include increased visible patrols in identified areas and targeted patrols of drug/alcohol users using partner agency working.
- Police will use ASB powers against persistent offenders, including community warnings, protection notices and behaviour orders.
Every factual claim in this story is linked to the evidence behind it. Where the newsroom has added judgement or framing, it is listed separately. Sources accessed 9 October 2026.
- www.police.uk/pu/your-area/ (police priority)
Claim by claim (4 facts, 1 editorial judgements)
- Police have set a local priority to reduce repeated anti-social behaviour in Blackheath, specifically drug and alcohol issues on Lee High Road, Boone Street and Lawn Terrace. — police priority, 2026-10-08“Reduce repeated Anti Social Behaviour across all areas Blackheath specifically targeting drug and alcohol related issues in Lee High Road, Boone Street and Lawn terrace.”
- The priority was set on 8 October 2026. — police priority, 2026-10-08“Set: 2026-10-08T00:00:00”
- Planned actions include increased visible patrols in identified areas and targeted patrols of drug/alcohol users using partner agency working. — police priority, 2026-10-08“Increased visible Police patrols in identified problematic areas. - Targeted patrols of drug / alcohol users, utilising partner agency working.”
- Police will use ASB powers against persistent offenders, including community warnings, protection notices and behaviour orders. — police priority, 2026-10-08“Utilise Policing powers around ASB for persistent offenders including Community warnings / protection notices / behaviour orders.”
- Judgement: Reports from residents keep a priority alive, and patrols alone move a problem along rather than ending it; the test is whether partner agencies help those who need it.
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