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West Midlands Police - Wednesbury Town Neighbourhood

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Neighbourhood Officer Details

Amy Taylor - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Wednesbury North (Police Constable)
Ben Sharp - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Wednesbury South (Police Constable)
Charlotte Bowyer - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
Darren Salisbury - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
David Eeles - Local Action Team (Sergeant)
Jacob Waterfield (PCSO)
James Farrell - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
John Spurrier (PCSO)
Joseph Pearce - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
Joseph Thompson - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Friar Park (Police Constable)
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Kiran Patel (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for the local area - I joined West Midlands Police as a Special Constable in 2008 whilst I was at University. After graduating, I worked as a Police Staff member in the 101 contact centre and later joined as a full time officer in 2014.

I have worked on response, Guardian Task Force - a proactive knife crime and robbery team, Commonwealth Games planning team and neighbourhood.

I have a passion for neighbourhood policing and long term problem solving. I wanted to ensure that I continue to rebuild public trust and confidence and will seek to listen to the view of the public to empower local people.

You may have seen me heavily involved in Operation Elevate in Alum Rock / Washwood Heath, where I was at the forefront of taking a partnership approach to tackling serious organised crime and issues that matter to the community.

I have been very fortunate to lead a team who won the WMP local policing award at the forces Excellence Awards along with a Police Now Outstanding Leadership award myself.

Shabnam Jhall (PCSO)
Amy Taylor - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Wednesbury North (Police Constable)
Charlotte Bowyer - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
James Farrell - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer- Wednesbury South (Police Constable)
John Spurrier (PCSO)
John Tranter - Local Action Team (Sergeant)
Joseph Pearce - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
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Kiran Patel (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for the local area - I joined West Midlands Police as a Special Constable in 2008 whilst I was at University. After graduating, I worked as a Police Staff member in the 101 contact centre and later joined as a full time officer in 2014.

I have worked on response, Guardian Task Force - a proactive knife crime and robbery team, Commonwealth Games planning team and neighbourhood.

I have a passion for neighbourhood policing and long term problem solving. I wanted to ensure that I continue to rebuild public trust and confidence and will seek to listen to the view of the public to empower local people.

You may have seen me heavily involved in Operation Elevate in Alum Rock / Washwood Heath, where I was at the forefront of taking a partnership approach to tackling serious organised crime and issues that matter to the community.

I have been very fortunate to lead a team who won the WMP local policing award at the forces Excellence Awards along with a Police Now Outstanding Leadership award myself.

PC Salisbury - Designated Neighbourhood officer Friar Park (Police Constable)
Shabnam Jhall (PCSO)
Amy Taylor - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Wednesbury North (Police Constable)
Charlotte Bowyer - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
James Farrell - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer- Wednesbury South (Police Constable)
John Spurrier (PCSO)
John Tranter - Local Action Team (Sergeant)
Joseph Pearce - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
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Kiran Patel (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for the local area - I joined West Midlands Police as a Special Constable in 2008 whilst I was at University. After graduating, I worked as a Police Staff member in the 101 contact centre and later joined as a full time officer in 2014.

I have worked on response, Guardian Task Force - a proactive knife crime and robbery team, Commonwealth Games planning team and neighbourhood.

I have a passion for neighbourhood policing and long term problem solving. I wanted to ensure that I continue to rebuild public trust and confidence and will seek to listen to the view of the public to empower local people.

You may have seen me heavily involved in Operation Elevate in Alum Rock / Washwood Heath, where I was at the forefront of taking a partnership approach to tackling serious organised crime and issues that matter to the community.

I have been very fortunate to lead a team who won the WMP local policing award at the forces Excellence Awards along with a Police Now Outstanding Leadership award myself.

PC Salisbury - Designated Neighbourhood officer Friar Park (Police Constable)
Shabnam Jhall (PCSO)
Darren Salisbury - Designated Neighbourhood Officer Friar Park (Police Constable)
James Farrell - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer- Wednesbury South (Police Constable)
Jennifer Bailey - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
Jessica Stanley - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Wednesbury North (Police Constable)
John Spurrier (PCSO)
Jon Dean - Local Action Team (Sergeant)
Joseph Pearce - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
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Kiran Patel (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for the local area - I joined West Midlands Police as a Special Constable in 2008 whilst I was at University. After graduating, I worked as a Police Staff member in the 101 contact centre and later joined as a full time officer in 2014.

I have worked on response, Guardian Task Force - a proactive knife crime and robbery team, Commonwealth Games planning team and neighbourhood.

I have a passion for neighbourhood policing and long term problem solving. I wanted to ensure that I continue to rebuild public trust and confidence and will seek to listen to the view of the public to empower local people.

You may have seen me heavily involved in Operation Elevate in Alum Rock / Washwood Heath, where I was at the forefront of taking a partnership approach to tackling serious organised crime and issues that matter to the community.

I have been very fortunate to lead a team who won the WMP local policing award at the forces Excellence Awards along with a Police Now Outstanding Leadership award myself.

Lee Lanza (PCSO)
Shabnam Jhall (PCSO)
Darren Salisbury - Designated Neighbourhood Officer Friar Park (Police Constable)
James Farrell - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer- Wednesbury South (Police Constable)
Jennifer Bailey - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
Jessica Stanley - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Wednesbury North (Police Constable)
John Spurrier (PCSO)
Jon Dean - Local Action Team (Sergeant)
Joseph Pearce - Local Action Team (Police Constable)
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Kiran Patel (Inspector)

I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for the local area - I joined West Midlands Police as a Special Constable in 2008 whilst I was at University. After graduating, I worked as a Police Staff member in the 101 contact centre and later joined as a full time officer in 2014.

I have worked on response, Guardian Task Force - a proactive knife crime and robbery team, Commonwealth Games planning team and neighbourhood.

I have a passion for neighbourhood policing and long term problem solving. I wanted to ensure that I continue to rebuild public trust and confidence and will seek to listen to the view of the public to empower local people.

You may have seen me heavily involved in Operation Elevate in Alum Rock / Washwood Heath, where I was at the forefront of taking a partnership approach to tackling serious organised crime and issues that matter to the community.

I have been very fortunate to lead a team who won the WMP local policing award at the forces Excellence Awards along with a Police Now Outstanding Leadership award myself.

Lee Lanza (PCSO)
Nyle grealish (PCSO)
Shabnam Jhall (PCSO)

Locations

Wednesbury Police Station

Address:

53 Holyhead Rd Wednesbury, WS10 7DF

Please note that this police station is not open to the public and should not be used to report crime. Please visit the closest police station (West Bromwich police station)

Priorities

1 Dec 2025

Antisocial use of Off Road Bikes

Response (1 Dec 2025)

Off Road Bikes - a continuing and known problem. Operation Moment is the local response to this issues and we continue to work with local partners to address this issue.

The local teams are working with partners to tackle antisocial nuisance bike behaviour across the borough through the installation of permanent deterrents. Sandwell council is also monitoring this, and with the increased use of these inhibitors, the use of these bikes is decreasing. Please continue to contact us and the council with any reports of off-road bikes being used.

A number of off road bikes were seized during Operation Advance in Sandwell on 16th September, and an off road bike was spotted and seized by PCSOs on 21st September.

Please continue to report any concerns to the police and to Sandwell Council.

1 Dec 2025

Retail Crime

Response (1 Dec 2025)

Business / Retail Crime - we encourage our business community to report offences as and when they occur. We are focusing on ensuring those responsible for this type of offending are dealt with efficiently and effectively.

There have been 180 positive outcomes since the start of January in relation to shoplifting offences in Wednesbury which is 142% increase over the same period last year.

Officers are now undertaking plain clothes patrols and Wednesbury town has recently introduced a town link radio system allowing shop owners to communicate regarding shoplifters in the area.

We are actively pursuing shoplifters in Wednesbury and with the aid of the new townlink system, have arrested a number of prolific offenders. Good quality CCTV footage gives us a better chance of securing convictions at court and putting offenders behind bars. Please continue to raise your concerns to police.

1 Dec 2025

ASB (street drinking/aggressive begging)

Response (1 Dec 2025)

The team continue to focus on this priority which whas been raised by residents, with the main locations includeing Wednesbury Market Place and Hilltop

In response to the issues raised the team have and will continue to conduct patrols at the above locations at the relevant / identified times.

The team will also continue to conduct weekly patrols with to target reports of ASB and street drinking and will work with the council to disrupt the behaviour but also offer appropriate support to vulnerable people in the area.

As always I will encourage local members of our community to report any issues or concerns via 101, web chat or 999 in an emergency.

1 Dec 2025

Wednesbury North: Shoplifting

Response (1 Dec 2025)

Town link continues to be a highly useful tool in sharing information regarding shoplifters which has resulted in shoplifters being detained quickly and brought to justice within 24 hours.

Plain clothes officers also patrol Wednesbury town centre and in conjunction with high visibility patrols, we are stamping out shoplifting within Wednesbury. Engagement continues with businesses throughout the town to highlight our ongoing work.

Please continue to report any concerns to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

1 Dec 2025

Wednesbury South - criminal damage Dial Lane

Response (1 Dec 2025)

This continues to be monitored and in conjunction with Sandwell council, more CCTV cameras have been deployed to assist in gathering evidence and identifying suspect(s).

Please contact us if you have any information that may lead to arrests, or please report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

1 Feb 2026

Antisocial use of Off Road Bikes

Response (1 Feb 2026)

Off Road Bikes - a continuing and known problem. Operation Moment is the local response to this issues and we continue to work with local partners to address this issue.

The local teams are working with partners to tackle antisocial nuisance bike behaviour across the borough through the installation of permanent deterrents. Sandwell council is also monitoring this, and with the increased use of these inhibitors, the use of these bikes is decreasing. Please continue to contact us and the council with any reports of off-road bikes being used.

A number of off road bikes were seized during Operation Advance in Sandwell on 16th September, and an off road bike was spotted and seized by PCSOs on 21st September.

Please continue to report any concerns to the police and to Sandwell Council.

1 Feb 2026

Retail Crime

Response (1 Feb 2026)

Business / Retail Crime - we encourage our business community to report offences as and when they occur. We are focusing on ensuring those responsible for this type of offending are dealt with efficiently and effectively.

There have been 180 positive outcomes since the start of January in relation to shoplifting offences in Wednesbury which is 142% increase over the same period last year.

Officers are now undertaking plain clothes patrols and Wednesbury town has recently introduced a town link radio system allowing shop owners to communicate regarding shoplifters in the area.

We are actively pursuing shoplifters in Wednesbury and with the aid of the new townlink system, have arrested a number of prolific offenders. Good quality CCTV footage gives us a better chance of securing convictions at court and putting offenders behind bars. Please continue to raise your concerns to police.

1 Feb 2026

ASB (street drinking/aggressive begging)

Response (1 Feb 2026)

The team continue to focus on this priority which whas been raised by residents, with the main locations includeing Wednesbury Market Place and Hilltop

In response to the issues raised the team have and will continue to conduct patrols at the above locations at the relevant / identified times.

The team will also continue to conduct weekly patrols with to target reports of ASB and street drinking and will work with the council to disrupt the behaviour but also offer appropriate support to vulnerable people in the area.

As always I will encourage local members of our community to report any issues or concerns via 101, web chat or 999 in an emergency.

1 Feb 2026

Wednesbury North: Shoplifting

Response (1 Feb 2026)

Town link continues to be a highly useful tool in sharing information regarding shoplifters which has resulted in shoplifters being detained quickly and brought to justice within 24 hours.

Plain clothes officers also patrol Wednesbury town centre and in conjunction with high visibility patrols, we are stamping out shoplifting within Wednesbury. Engagement continues with businesses throughout the town to highlight our ongoing work.

Please continue to report any concerns to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

1 Feb 2026

Wednesbury South - criminal damage Dial Lane

Response (1 Feb 2026)

This continues to be monitored and in conjunction with Sandwell council, more CCTV cameras have been deployed to assist in gathering evidence and identifying suspect(s).

Please contact us if you have any information that may lead to arrests, or please report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

1 Apr 2026

Antisocial use of Off Road Bikes

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Off Road Bikes - a continuing and known problem. Operation Moment is the local response to this issues and we continue to work with local partners to address this issue.

The local teams are working with partners to tackle antisocial nuisance bike behaviour across the borough through the installation of permanent deterrents. Sandwell council is also monitoring this, and with the increased use of these inhibitors, the use of these bikes is decreasing. Please continue to contact us and the council with any reports of off-road bikes being used.

A number of off road bikes were seized during Operation Advance in Sandwell on 16th September, and an off road bike was spotted and seized by PCSOs on 21st September.

Please continue to report any concerns to the police and to Sandwell Council.

1 Apr 2026

Retail Crime

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Business / Retail Crime - we encourage our business community to report offences as and when they occur. We are focusing on ensuring those responsible for this type of offending are dealt with efficiently and effectively.

There have been 180 positive outcomes since the start of January in relation to shoplifting offences in Wednesbury which is 142% increase over the same period last year.

Officers are now undertaking plain clothes patrols and Wednesbury town has recently introduced a town link radio system allowing shop owners to communicate regarding shoplifters in the area.

We are actively pursuing shoplifters in Wednesbury and with the aid of the new townlink system, have arrested a number of prolific offenders. Good quality CCTV footage gives us a better chance of securing convictions at court and putting offenders behind bars. Please continue to raise your concerns to police.

1 Apr 2026

ASB (street drinking/aggressive begging)

Response (1 Apr 2026)

The team continue to focus on this priority which whas been raised by residents, with the main locations includeing Wednesbury Market Place and Hilltop

In response to the issues raised the team have and will continue to conduct patrols at the above locations at the relevant / identified times.

The team will also continue to conduct weekly patrols with to target reports of ASB and street drinking and will work with the council to disrupt the behaviour but also offer appropriate support to vulnerable people in the area.

As always I will encourage local members of our community to report any issues or concerns via 101, web chat or 999 in an emergency.

1 Apr 2026

Wednesbury North: Shoplifting

Response (1 Apr 2026)

Town link continues to be a highly useful tool in sharing information regarding shoplifters which has resulted in shoplifters being detained quickly and brought to justice within 24 hours.

Plain clothes officers also patrol Wednesbury town centre and in conjunction with high visibility patrols, we are stamping out shoplifting within Wednesbury. Engagement continues with businesses throughout the town to highlight our ongoing work.

Please continue to report any concerns to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

1 Apr 2026

Wednesbury South - criminal damage Dial Lane

Response (1 Apr 2026)

This continues to be monitored and in conjunction with Sandwell council, more CCTV cameras have been deployed to assist in gathering evidence and identifying suspect(s).

Please contact us if you have any information that may lead to arrests, or please report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111

1 Jul 2026

Antisocial use of Off Road Bikes

Response (1 Jul 2026)

Off Road Bikes - a continuing and known problem. Operation Moment is the local response to this issues and we continue to work with local partners to address this issue.

The local teams are working with partners to tackle antisocial nuisance bike behaviour across the borough through the installation of permanent deterrents. Sandwell council is also monitoring this, and with the increased use of these inhibitors, the use of these bikes is decreasing. Please continue to contact us and the council with any reports of off-road bikes being used.

A number of off road bikes were seized during Operation Advance in Sandwell on 16th September, and an off road bike was spotted and seized by PCSOs on 21st September.

Please continue to report any concerns to the police and to Sandwell Council.

1 Jul 2026

Retail Crime

Response (1 Jul 2026)

Business / Retail Crime - we encourage our business community to report offences as and when they occur. We are focusing on ensuring those responsible for this type of offending are dealt with efficiently and effectively.

There have been 180 positive outcomes since the start of January in relation to shoplifting offences in Wednesbury which is 142% increase over the same period last year.

Officers are now undertaking plain clothes patrols and Wednesbury town has recently introduced a town link radio system allowing shop owners to communicate regarding shoplifters in the area.

We are actively pursuing shoplifters in Wednesbury and with the aid of the new townlink system, have arrested a number of prolific offenders. Good quality CCTV footage gives us a better chance of securing convictions at court and putting offenders behind bars. Please continue to raise your concerns to police.

1 Jul 2026

ASB (street drinking/aggressive begging)

Response (1 Jul 2026)

The team continue to focus on this priority which whas been raised by residents, with the main locations includeing Wednesbury Market Place and Hilltop

In response to the issues raised the team have and will continue to conduct patrols at the above locations at the relevant / identified times.

The team will also continue to conduct weekly patrols with to target reports of ASB and street drinking and will work with the council to disrupt the behaviour but also offer appropriate support to vulnerable people in the area.

As always I will encourage local members of our community to report any issues or concerns via 101, web chat or 999 in an emergency.

1 Aug 2026

Antisocial use of Off Road Bikes

Response (1 Aug 2026)

Off Road Bikes - a continuing and known problem. Operation Moment is the local response to this issues and we continue to work with local partners to address this issue.

The local teams are working with partners to tackle antisocial nuisance bike behaviour across the borough through the installation of permanent deterrents. Sandwell council is also monitoring this, and with the increased use of these inhibitors, the use of these bikes is decreasing. Please continue to contact us and the council with any reports of off-road bikes being used.

A number of off road bikes were seized during Operation Advance in Sandwell on 16th September, and an off road bike was spotted and seized by PCSOs on 21st September.

Please continue to report any concerns to the police and to Sandwell Council.

1 Aug 2026

Retail Crime

Response (1 Aug 2026)

Business / Retail Crime - we encourage our business community to report offences as and when they occur. We are focusing on ensuring those responsible for this type of offending are dealt with efficiently and effectively.

There have been 180 positive outcomes since the start of January in relation to shoplifting offences in Wednesbury which is 142% increase over the same period last year.

Officers are now undertaking plain clothes patrols and Wednesbury town has recently introduced a town link radio system allowing shop owners to communicate regarding shoplifters in the area.

We are actively pursuing shoplifters in Wednesbury and with the aid of the new townlink system, have arrested a number of prolific offenders. Good quality CCTV footage gives us a better chance of securing convictions at court and putting offenders behind bars. Please continue to raise your concerns to police.

1 Aug 2026

ASB (street drinking/aggressive begging)

Response (1 Aug 2026)

The team continue to focus on this priority which whas been raised by residents, with the main locations includeing Wednesbury Market Place and Hilltop

In response to the issues raised the team have and will continue to conduct patrols at the above locations at the relevant / identified times.

The team will also continue to conduct weekly patrols with to target reports of ASB and street drinking and will work with the council to disrupt the behaviour but also offer appropriate support to vulnerable people in the area.

As always I will encourage local members of our community to report any issues or concerns via 101, web chat or 999 in an emergency.

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