POLICE DETAILS
West Midlands Police - Blakenall Neighbourhood

Police Priority.
Tackling incidents of off-road bikes being used illegally in the Reedswood Park and Barracks Lane and Remington Road areas

Issues of off-road bikes is an issue across this area and the wider force area. We understand the nuisance illegal bikers cause and the impact their actions have on people’s lives and this issue is a priority for us across Walsall Local Policing Area. Operation Adhesion is a multi-agency operation targeting the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes in Walsall.

May Update:
A number of operations have been carried out during May including one in the Blakenall & Bloxwich area where we made four arrests and seized two bikes. With support from officers from our off-road bike team we arrested two boys, aged 16 and 15, following a foot chase after they were seen riding on a stolen scooter. The bike was recovered and will be returned to its rightful owner. We also seized a second motorbike which had no insurance.

June Update
Patrols will continue in the areas that have been brought to our attention. We encourage any person/s who have any information regarding the identity of the riders/and or those involved to contact us and share this information for us to take action.
09/07/25 - We have now added Remington Road as a priority location.

July update- The team are continuing to target known locations regarding the use of off road bikes.

August Update-

STEPHENSON SQUARE, BLOXWICH, WS2 7DU and Well Ln, Bloxwich, Walsall are being patrolled and monitored as part of our on going patrols in relation to off road bikes.

The Lea and Swannies playing fields- Goscote have been added to our priority patrol areas in relation to off road bikes.

Bikes have been seen being ridden by both children and adults at the location. This is prohibited at this location.

September- Patrols are continuing across out neighbourhood areas and locations of priority.

End of September update- 28/09/25- whilst the team were out on patrols in the Goscote area - off road bike was spotted by the team and eventually seized. This was on the Lea playing fields.

October update- the team have been informed of activity in the evening time on Swannies field- Goscote. The team will be providing hi visibility reassurance and patrols at this location.

End of October- The team are still patrolling known hotspots in regards to off road bikes.

During patrols on the 29/10/25- X2 off road bikes have been spotted on the canal path by Remington Road- x2 small children were noted as being on the bikes along with the riders. Patrols will continue.

November update- Patrols are continuing vehicle and foot patrols at hot spot locations, the team are continuing foot patrols along the canal towpaths in the Remington Road area.

Recently the team have disrupted a suspected drug deal in the Blakenall area, the offender making off from officers. During the chase the electric bike the suspect was using was seized not far from Foster St, Blakenall Heath.

Police Priority:
ASB issues in the Reedswood Lane area of Walsall, WS2 8RD. Groups gathering in cars- playing loud music & littering which continues into the early hours of the mornings.

The team are patrolling the location. When the team have been at the location and cars and groups have been present- the team have engaged with the groups and have asked that they move on from the area. The issue has been raised with Walsall Council and the neighbourhood team will continue to patrol the location.

**Update** 11/07/25 - The team have been conducting further patrols in the area. We have spoken to a number of individuals at the location and advised accordingly.

**Update** 27/07/2025- Proactive patrols conducted by officers in the area, whereby a vehicle was stopped and occupants searched and details taken.

**Update August**

Proactive patrols continuing at the location.

**September Update**

Following on from our PACT meeting held at the Sons of Rest Community hub- Bentley Ln, Walsall WS2 8SP on the 10/09/25 - we have agreed that the issue on Reedswood Lane will continue to be a priority for the team. We have recently attended a meeting with Walsall Council Community Protection team, where the issue was discussed at length.

October- Further patrols being carried out at the location.

Patrols are still being carried out by the team.

November update- The team are continuing patrols in the locality. Recent reports have been passed to the team regarding public urination in a near by alley way between Reedswood Lane and Miner St, Birchills, Walsall Council are aware and the team have added this to our concentrated patrols in the area.

Following the PACT meeting on 03/07/25 attendees agreed that ASB in the area of Shearwater Road, Walsall is an issue and should be a priority for police, partners and communities to work together and tackle. Concerns regarding noise, groups gathering causing a nuisance.

September 2025 YouSaidWeDid
Following some tremendous work by police and partners, we are happy to feedback that issues in and around Shearwater Road have improved.
Over the last couple of months we have carried out a number of intervention and prevention tactics to identify those involved and address their behaviour. This has also included working in partnership with local authority and housing associations and we would like to thank them for their efforts.

We have carried out letter drops with Walsall council community protection officers to provide local residents with information on how to report incidents and to make people aware that police are aware of issues and are now working to tackling it.

We have provided police drop-in sessions to give residents an opportunity to speak to police and have carried out a number of targeted patrols in the area.

Our local authority colleagues have worked with us and arranged for CCTV to be installed as a temporary measure.

Local officers have also identified some of the people causing issues and both they and their parents have been visited and advised about their behaviour.

This has all contributed to no further reports being received and we have also received some positive feedback from residents who have also noticed the improvements.

Police Priority:

ASB Stephenson Square- Beechdale, Walsall.

The team are currently working with housing associations including Amplius and Walsall Council in relation to ongoing ASB issues in Stephenson Square– in particular issues surrounding a communal stairwell by the parade of shops- WS2 7DY

Issues include – graffiti/vandalism/criminal damage

The team have been made aware of the on going issues in relation to anti-social behaviour in the area of Stephenson Square and the impact this has on the community. Issues noted include-

-High level of ASB by young people (8-15 yrs), congregating in stairwell of flats by the Britannia Cafe -Stephenson Square, Bloxwich, Walsall WS2 7DY occurring all times of day.

The team have taken part in multiagency meetings with Walsall Council and Housing association Amplius regarding the issues. There has been joint patrols carried out with Walsall Council Community Enforcement Officers in the location and a joint letter with the council and housing has been written up to be delivered to the residents in and around the area- date to be confirmed.

November update- through the partnership work carried out with Walsall Council - additional CCTV has been installed in the area of Ramsey Road, Beechdale. We hope this will offer the residents further reassurance in the area.

29/11/25- A number of youths who have been identified as taking part in ASB in the area of Stepheson Sq have been visited and spoken with by police, Walsall Council and Housing associations. Warning notices have been given. Patrols and partnership work will continue.

PACT Meeting Priority:
ASB issues in the Reedswood Lane area of Walsall, WS2 8RD. Groups gathering in cars- playing loud music & littering which continues into the early hours of the mornings.

The team are patrolling the location. When the team have been at the location and cars and groups have been present- the team have engaged with the groups and have asked that they move on from the area. The issue has been raised with Walsall Council and the neighbourhood team will continue to patrol the location.

**Update** 11/07/25 - The team have been conducting further patrols in the area. We have spoken to a number of individuals at the location and advised accordingly.

**Update** 27/07/2025- Proactive patrols conducted by officers in the area, whereby a vehicle was stopped and occupants searched and details taken.

**Update August**

Proactive patrols continuing at the location.

**September Update**

Following on from our PACT meeting held at the Sons of Rest Community hub- Bentley Ln, Walsall WS2 8SP on the 10/09/25 - we have agreed that the issue on Reedswood Lane will continue to be a priority for the team. We have recently attended a meeting with Walsall Council Community Protection team, where the issue was discussed at length.

October- Further patrols being carried out at the location.

Patrols are still being carried out by the team.

November update- The team are continuing patrols in the locality. Recent reports have been passed to the team regarding public urination in a near by alley way between Reedswood Lane and Miner St, Birchills, Walsall Council are aware and the team have added this to our concentrated patrols in the area.

**End of month update**
The team have continued patrols at this location.

**January**

A number of patrols have been conducted at various times of the day and night. No specific issues have been raised to the team but the patrols will continue with any offences being dealt with accordingly.

End of January update-
Patrols have been continuing at the location- for any person/s at the location at the time- the team are engaging with them and explaining why police are patrolling the location.

Police Priority:
ASB Stephenson Square- Beechdale, Walsall. This priority has been carried forward from October 2025 as police and partners are still tackling local issues.

The team are currently working with housing associations including Amplius and Walsall Council in relation to ongoing ASB issues in Stephenson Square– in particular issues surrounding a communal stairwell by the parade of shops- WS2 7DY

Issues include – graffiti/vandalism/criminal damage

The team have been made aware of the on going issues in relation to anti-social behaviour in the area of Stephenson Square and the impact this has on the community. Issues noted include-

-High level of ASB by young people (8-15 yrs), congregating in stairwell of flats by the Britannia Cafe -Stephenson Square, Bloxwich, Walsall WS2 7DY occurring all times of day.

The team have taken part in multiagency meetings with Walsall Council and Housing association Amplius regarding the issues. There has been joint patrols carried out with Walsall Council Community Enforcement Officers in the location and a joint letter with the council and housing has been written up to be delivered to the residents in and around the area- date to be confirmed.

November update- through the partnership work carried out with Walsall Council - additional CCTV has been installed in the area of Ramsey Road, Beechdale. We hope this will offer the residents further reassurance in the area.

29/11/25- A number of youths who have been identified as taking part in ASB in the area of Stepheson Sq have been visited and spoken with by police, Walsall Council and Housing associations. Warning notices have been given. Patrols and partnership work will continue.

**End of month update**

Patrols have continued at this location- the last report received regarding issues at this location was made on the 04/12/25 regarding criminal damage this has been investigated. The team are continuing to engage with the community in regards to this location and working with local partners.

**January**
Patrols have continued throughout Christmas and New Year.

**End of January update**

The team are continuing to patrol the locality of Stephenson Sq periodically throughout our tours of duty. The team link in with members of the public whilst at the location. There is regular meetings with local partners in relation to any goings on at the location.

Community Priority
ASB Wyrley Estate- off Goscote Lane, Walsall.

We are aware of ongoing reports of youth related ASB in this area, with concerns being raised from local residents.

The issues brought to our attention are the kicking and knocking of residents doors and loitering by properties. The team have been carrying out targeted patrols in this area at the times these incidents are occurring. We are also working with Walsall Council & Community Protection Team to address these issues.

We are actively investigating the matter and are in the process of identifying the individuals involved. We have supported local residents in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and will use this scheme to keep residents updated on the work we are doing to tackle these issues. We have also been keeping local people updated and reassured via our messaging service wmnow.

**End of month update**
Positive feedback has been received regarding the support the neighbourhood team has given in relation to this matter. We are happy to say that there has been minimal issues in and around Christmas day. There has been some issues of stone throwing reported on the 20/12/25- the team are currently investigating this and have asked for any relevant CCTV. Patrols will continue.

*Patrols have been continuing at the location - on the 07/01/26 a group of youths were riding through the estate, a couple of the youths were stopped and spoken to regarding the on going issues being reported, details were taken and they were advised to avoid any further issues to stay away from the estate, unless they had a specific reason such as visiting a resident.

**End of January update**

Joint partnership patrols to be conducted 27/01/26 with Community Protection officers- Walsall Council and WHG. The team will look to continue efforts to ID those who have been involved. From speaking with residents the nuisance has seemingly stopped- however youths still come through the estate. This area will continue to be on the NHT patrol plan.

PACT Meeting Priority:
ASB issues in the Reedswood Lane area of Walsall, WS2 8RD. Groups gathering in cars- playing loud music & littering which continues into the early hours of the mornings.

**January**
A number of patrols have been conducted at various times of the day and night. No specific issues have been raised to the team but the patrols will continue with any offences being dealt with accordingly.

End of January update-
Patrols have been continuing at the location- for any person/s at the location at the time- the team are engaging with them and explaining why police are patrolling the location.

**February update**
Patrols are still continuing at this location, whilst we have seen a drop in direct reports regarding this behaviour, we do acknowledge the importance of maintaining patrols and visibility to reassurance the local residents.

**March Update**

Reassurance patrols are continuing at the location.

**April**
The team are conducting regular patrols at the location- a similar issue which has been raised in Reedswood Close has also been noted. We ask that drivers do not loiter in their vehicles at the location/s as this is causing local residents a great deal of worry and stress.

Police Priority:
ASB Stephenson Square- Beechdale, Walsall. This priority has been carried forward from October 2025 as police and partners are still tackling local issues.

The team are currently working with housing associations including Amplius and Walsall Council in relation to ongoing ASB issues in Stephenson Square– in particular issues surrounding a communal stairwell by the parade of shops- WS2 7DY

Issues include – graffiti/vandalism/criminal damage

**End of January update**

The team are continuing to patrol the locality of Stephenson Sq periodically throughout our tours of duty. The team link in with members of the public whilst at the location. There is regular meetings with local partners in relation to any goings on at the location.

**February Update**

Patrols have continued in this locality, the team have noted on patrols a group of youths riding on bikes with no VRMs. The team are continuing to patrol the location and will be linking in with Walsall Council in regards to CCTV to help ID this person/s committing this ASB. Should any person be able to help with this please contact 101.

**March update**

The team have worked with St Chads- Beechdale and have established new drop in sessions to take place at the Church hall on Edison Road, to further solidify our presence in the community. Edison road is situated by the Square.

April- The team will be holding our next drop in session at St Chads Church Hall on the 14/04/26 at 10:00. Patrols are continuing at the location and further partnership work with local housing is planned.

Community Priority
ASB Wyrley Estate- off Goscote Lane, Walsall.

We are aware of ongoing reports of youth related ASB in this area, with concerns being raised from local residents.

The issues brought to our attention are the kicking and knocking of residents doors and loitering by properties. The team have been carrying out targeted patrols in this area at the times these incidents are occurring. We are also working with Walsall Council & Community Protection Team to address these issues.

We are actively investigating the matter and are in the process of identifying the individuals involved. We have supported local residents in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and will use this scheme to keep residents updated on the work we are doing to tackle these issues. We have also been keeping local people updated and reassured via our messaging service wmnow.

February Update
Patrols have been continuing in the area. The team have noted a decrease in calls to service for this location in regards to this particular ASB.

Update March
The team have received further reports of the door knocking at this location. We have once again requested CCTV and are actively trying to ID the person/s involved. Patrols are being carried out and will continue.

We are looking to establish a Street Watch scheme in the Wyrley View area of Blakenall, and we need your help to make it a success. Street Watch is all about neighbours working together to deter crime and ASB, report suspicious activity and foster a stronger, safer environment for everyone.
If you are interested or would like to know more email: [email protected]

**April**

The team are continuing patrols in the area. Some of the youths have been identified and there is currently partnership work planned with the local Council in dealing with the matter.

PACT Meeting Priority:
ASB issues in the Reedswood Lane area of Walsall, WS2 8RD. Groups gathering in cars- playing loud music & littering which continues into the early hours of the mornings.

January Update
A number of patrols have been conducted at various times of the day and night. No specific issues have been raised to the team but the patrols will continue with any offences being dealt with accordingly. Patrols have been continuing at the location- for any person/s at the location at the time- the team are engaging with them and explaining why police are patrolling the location.

February Update
Patrols are still continuing at this location, whilst we have seen a drop in direct reports regarding this behaviour, we do acknowledge the importance of maintaining patrols and visibility to reassurance the local residents.

March Update
Reassurance patrols are continuing at the location.

April Update
The team are conducting regular patrols at the location- a similar issue which has been raised in Reedswood Close has also been noted. We ask that drivers do not loiter in their vehicles at the location/s as this is causing local residents a great deal of worry and stress.

May Update
Patrols continuing at the location.

June Update- the team are continuing patrols at the location and have worked with the council for a CCTV camera to be installed at the location. Please continue to report any issues directly to police.

**Update** The location of Green St, which is close to Reedswood Lane has seen a recent increase in vehicles meeting and loitering at the location. The NHT are patrolling this area along with Reedswood Lane.

**Update**

NHT are continuing patrols in the locality of both Green St and Reedswood Lane.

Police Priority:
ASB Stephenson Square- Beechdale, Walsall. This priority has been carried forward from October 2025 as police and partners are still tackling local issues.

The team are currently working with housing associations including Amplius and Walsall Council in relation to ongoing ASB issues in Stephenson Square– in particular issues surrounding a communal stairwell by the parade of shops- WS2 7DY

Issues include – graffiti/vandalism/criminal damage

January Update
The team are continuing to patrol the locality of Stephenson Sq periodically throughout our tours of duty. The team link in with members of the public whilst at the location. There is regular meetings with local partners in relation to any goings on at the location.

February Update
Patrols have continued in this locality, the team have noted on patrols a group of youths riding on bikes with no VRMs. The team are continuing to patrol the location and will be linking in with Walsall Council in regards to CCTV to help ID this person/s committing this ASB. Should any person be able to help with this please contact 101.

March Update
The team have worked with St Chads- Beechdale and have established new drop in sessions to take place at the Church hall on Edison Road, to further solidify our presence in the community. Edison road is situated by the Square.

April Update
The team will be holding our next drop in session at St Chads Church Hall on the 14/04/26 at 10:00. Patrols are continuing at the location and further partnership work with local housing is planned.

May Update
The team have organised for May to have a mobile police station, this will enable us to hold a police surgery in the locality of Stephenson Sq. Date and time will be confirmed in due course.

**Recently NHT officers arrested a prolific offender in Stephenson Sq, the male was arrested for numerous offences including, burglary, shop theft and assault PC. Drop in sessions are continuing at St Chads Parish Hall - Edison Road along with reassurance patrols.

**Update**

NHT will be holding the July Cuppa with a copper on the 21st July at St Chads Parish Church/Hall 10:00-11:00. Patrols are continuing in the locality.

Community Priority Agreed Feb 2026
ASB Wyrley Estate- off Goscote Lane, Walsall.

We are aware of ongoing reports of youth related ASB in this area, with concerns being raised from local residents.

The issues brought to our attention are the kicking and knocking of residents doors and loitering by properties. The team have been carrying out targeted patrols in this area at the times these incidents are occurring. We are also working with Walsall Council & Community Protection Team to address these issues.

We are actively investigating the matter and are in the process of identifying the individuals involved. We have supported local residents in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and will use this scheme to keep residents updated on the work we are doing to tackle these issues. We have also been keeping local people updated and reassured via our messaging service wmnow.

February Update
Patrols have been continuing in the area. The team have noted a decrease in calls to service for this location in regards to this particular ASB.

Update March
The team have received further reports of the door knocking at this location. We have once again requested CCTV and are actively trying to ID the person/s involved. Patrols are being carried out and will continue.

We are looking to establish a Street Watch scheme in the Wyrley View area of Blakenall, and we need your help to make it a success. Street Watch is all about neighbours working together to deter crime and ASB, report suspicious activity and foster a stronger, safer environment for everyone.
If you are interested or would like to know more email: [email protected]

**April**

The team are continuing patrols in the area. Some of the youths have been identified and there is currently partnership work planned with the local Council in dealing with the matter.

**End of month update**

The team have organised for a mobile police station to attend the estate in May for residents to be ale to come and speak to the team. Date and time will be confirmed in due course.

**Update**

Visits have been conducted with both Walsall Council and WHG housing to youths who have been identified in taking part in this ASB. The council have served warnings to the youths and parents spoken too.

June Update- The team are continuing patrols at the location. We understand that there is frustration in regards to activity at the location. DNO PC Collins has been conducting investigations with the council and housing associations regarding those identified as taking part in this behaviour.

**Update**
This priority has been discussed at the recent PACT meeting (11/06/26) - Local councillors and the council are to investigate matters regarding the estate being adopted by the Council and Lamp posts for CCTV. The NHT are still patrolling the location when able to. The area has also been raised to the the Walsall nights response teams for their awareness.

**End of June update**

Patrols have been continuing at the location. There has also been the first walk of a new Street Watch group in the area.

Police Priority:
ASB Stephenson Square- Beechdale, Walsall. This priority has been carried forward from October 2025 as police and partners are still tackling local issues.

The team are currently working with housing associations including Amplius and Walsall Council in relation to ongoing ASB issues in Stephenson Square– in particular issues surrounding a communal stairwell by the parade of shops- WS2 7DY

Issues include – graffiti/vandalism/criminal damage

May Update
The team have organised for May to have a mobile police station, this will enable us to hold a police surgery in the locality of Stephenson Sq. Date and time will be confirmed in due course.

**Recently NHT officers arrested a prolific offender in Stephenson Sq, the male was arrested for numerous offences including, burglary, shop theft and assault PC. Drop in sessions are continuing at St Chads Parish Hall - Edison Road along with reassurance patrols.

July update
NHT will be holding the July Cuppa with a copper on the 21st July at St Chads Parish Church/Hall 10:00-11:00. Patrols are continuing in the locality.

The team are looking to hold the next PACT meeting at St Chads Parish Church/Hall- time and date will be confirmed in due course. The team are continuing to patrol the location-

Acting upon concerns raised regarding ASB in the Square and the number 70 Walsall to Bloxwich bus, the team along with with travel safety officers have patrolled both on the buses and in the area.

**August update**

The team are still patrolling the location, joint patrols with community protection Walsall Council are due to take place this month. The team are also continuing to work along side housing providers such as Amplius and travel safety officers- Safer Travel.

Community Priority Agreed Feb 2026
ASB Wyrley Estate- off Goscote Lane, Walsall.

April update
The team are continuing patrols in the area. Some of the youths have been identified and there is currently partnership work planned with the local Council in dealing with the matter.

End of month update
The team have organised for a mobile police station to attend the estate in May for residents to be ale to come and speak to the team. Date and time will be confirmed in due course.

May update
Visits have been conducted with both Walsall Council and WHG housing to youths who have been identified in taking part in this ASB. The council have served warnings to the youths and parents spoken too.

June Update
The team are continuing patrols at the location. We understand that there is frustration in regards to activity at the location. DNO PC Collins has been conducting investigations with the council and housing associations regarding those identified as taking part in this behaviour.
This priority has been discussed at the recent PACT meeting (11/06/26) - Local councillors and the council are to investigate matters regarding the estate being adopted by the Council and Lamp posts for CCTV. The NHT are still patrolling the location when able to. The area has also been raised to the the Walsall nights response teams for their awareness.

**End of June update**
Patrols have been continuing at the location. There has also been the first walk of a new Street Watch group in the area.

**Update**
We have seen a decrease in reports regarding this behaviour however, through partnership work with schools in the area, a further individual has been identified and will be issue a first stage warning.

**August**

The team are routinely patrolling this location.

Local Team Priority-

As we have approached the summer months, we have noticed an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour relating to ball games.

The concerns raised have been around road safety and person/s property being or at risk of being damaged.

We appreciate it is now the Summer holidays, but we do ask that ball games are played in the appropriate settings, gardens, green spaces and parks. By doing this we can eliminate/reduce the risk of any person/s property being damaged and any person/s getting hurt on the road.
During the summer holidays our officers will continue to be out on patrol across the Blakenall, Birchills and Leamore areas acting on residents’ concerns about anti-social behaviour.

We appreciate it is now the summer holidays, but we do ask that ball games are played in the appropriate settings, gardens, green spaces and parks. By doing this we can eliminate/reduce the risk of any person/s property being damaged and any person/s getting hurt on the road.

If a person/s property is damaged, then this would be dealt with as criminal damage-
Criminal damage is the offence of intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging another persons property without lawful excuse. This ranges from minor vandalism, like graffiti or a smashed window, to arson. The legal standard is governed by the Criminal Damage Act 1971.
The team will be out over the next couple of weeks conducting letter drops in areas which have been brought to our attention regarding the ASB impact of ball games. The team will be conducting these in partnership with housing associations, relevant landlords and Walsall Council.

These areas include-
Water Reed Grove, Leamore.
Stag Crescent, Coalpool.
If you are suffering any issues, then please contact West Midlands Police on 101 or via web chat online at www.west-midlands.police.uk to report any crime or anti-social behaviour. Please note that any information given will be dealt with confidentially. In cases of emergency please call 999. We encourage all calls to be made in the first instance so that the most appropriate response can be allocated to what is being reported. We also encourage residents to keep reporting to their housing associations/landlord and or Council.

30/07/26- Joint patrols and letter drop conducted in the Stag Crescent area of Coalpool. This was carried out with Walsall Housing Group and Walsall Council. For the following,

.The playing of football with disregard of other person/s property. Balls are reportedly being kicked up and down the street bouncing of people’s doors, windows and cars. .Intimidating behaviour.
.Criminal damage due to reckless behaviour.

31/07/26- Letter drop conducted to homes on Shearwater Road- youths causing ASB with bicycles, e-scooters and e-bikes, causing a nuisance outside our home, shouting, swearing, throwing things, football in the street around parked cars, doing wheelies on bikes

The team are continuing patrols in areas which are brought to our attention.