Issue: Shop Thefts

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagement with partners.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
-Deal robustly with shoplifting in the local area, and target repeat offenders so that local businesses can have trust and confidence in their Police service.

We Did July 2026 -
Continued to engage with retail businesses impacted by retail crime and those at risk of retail crime, offering crime prevention advice, identified prolific offenders and make them accountable through the use of the criminal justice system.

We did August 2026 -
Collaborative work is on-going with partner agencies
Liaison with West Midlands police for the cross border offenders to share intelligence

we did September 2026 -
We have increased visible patrols around local shops and continued to speak with businesses to encourage reporting and the sharing of information. This has helped us focus our attention on repeat offenders and identify opportunities to take positive action. Our increased presence also provides reassurance to shop staff and shows that reports of shoplifting are being taken seriously. We will continue to deal robustly with shop theft, target repeat offenders and work closely with local businesses to help prevent further offending and maintain trust and confidence in local policing.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Issue: Anti-social behaviour.
This a priority for the next three months based on data, community feedback and engagement with partners.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
Engage with the Community to identify the areas blighted with Anti/ social behaviour . Carry out high visibility patrols in impacted areas. Tackle any antisocial behaviour identified and and commit to reducing antisocial behaviour that is negatively impacting the community.

We did July 2026 -
The safer neighbourhood officers have spoken to local residents, businesses, schools and other organisations to find out where anti-social behaviour is happening the most. We have increased police patrols in hotspot areas so people can see us more often and feel safer. Action will be taken when anti-social behaviour has been reported, including speaking to people involved and collecting evidence. We work with local councils and partner agencies to solve ongoing problems and stop them from happening again. We actively try to encouraged people to report incidents so we can get a better understanding of what's happening and where help is needed most.

We did August 2026 -
Visible patrols in Tonyn Close and Hollington Rd. Alvechurch, letter drop with housing provider and engaging with residents as well as listening to there concerns and worries.
Visible patrols of Wythall and community engagement in this area in order to deter and identify any ASB issues. Partnership working to target specific areas highlighted.

We did September 2026 -
We have continued to engage with local residents and the wider community to identify areas where antisocial behaviour is causing concern. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in affected areas, providing reassurance and helping to deter further problems. Where antisocial behaviour is identified, we will take positive action where appropriate and continue working with the community to address ongoing concerns. We remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and its impact on those who live, work and visit Alvechurch and Wythall.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Issue:
Speeding and illegal use of the road network in our community.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
Tackle speeding and other Illegal road use within the community, by using all tools available to us. this will be done through education and taking positive action where appropriate.

We Did July 2026 -
We are patrolling roads where people have reported problems with speeding and dangerous driving. We carry out speed checks and work with the Community Speedwatch Scheme to find areas where speeding happens the most.
We have spoken to drivers about road safety and the dangers of speeding. Action is taken when drivers have broken the law and worked with other organisations when needed. We continue to use information from local residents to help us decide where to focus our patrols and road safety work.

We did August 2026 -
Officers have conducted speed surveys and speed enforcement:
Enforcement locations include, Beoley Lane, Weather Oak Hill and Houndsfield Lane
Hopwood pre-planned op targeting illegal activities
Hi visibility patrols on all roads including high harm routes
Community speed watch groups continues to be set up in various locations and further site surveys have been conducted at various locations.

We did September 2026 -
We have continued to carry out visible patrols and focus our attention on locations where concerns have been raised by the community. We are using the tools available to us to tackle poor and illegal road use through a combination of education, engagement and positive action where appropriate. We will continue to listen to concerns from residents, target problem areas and work to make the roads across Alvechurch and Wythall safer for everyone.

Actioned 01 October 2026