You can move around with your keyboard
plus
minus
left
right
Drop pin on the map to start a new report
space
Press space again to adjust the location
space
Start new report here Reposition report here
Back to all reports

Drug Paraphernalia and Human Poop

Reported via mobile in the Flytipping - Drug related Litter category anonymously at 10:03, Sat 24 May 2025

Sent to Southwark Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7612394.

Photo of this report zoom
Photo of this report zoom
Photo of this report zoom

We’ve been experiencing a serious issue with a homeless individual living behind our homes, on Mint Street Park. This person has been engaging in substance use—both alcohol and drugs—and has been using the flowerbeds behind our building as a toilet.

Although several of us have reported this to the police on separate occasions, the situation has only worsened. Today, when I went to check the area, I found used syringes, alcohol bottles, and additional human waste scattered throughout the space.

I have been doing my best to clean it up, but the conditions are now beyond what residents can or should be expected to handle. This has become a significant health and safety risk, especially as children frequently play in that area. I’ve already alerted the local daycare due to the danger.

I’m urgently requesting that the council arrange for a professional cleanup of the area and take action to address the root of this issue. It is not safe for the community, and we need support to ensure the space is properly maintained and monitored going forward.

Updates

  • This case is currently being investigated. Further updates will follow.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Southwark Council at 10:03, Sat 24 May 2025

  • Thank you for reporting this issue. Your request has been passed to the relevant team and an update to its progress will posted shortly

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Southwark Council at 12:48, Sat 24 May 2025

  • Thank you for reporting this matter. We have referred your case to the Leisure team for resolution.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Southwark Council at 06:43, Sun 25 May 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.