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Crime Update

 

Dear Residents,

We hope you are all having a safe and enjoyable Easter. As always, your local policing team is committed to keeping you informed about crime trends and incidents in our community. Below is a summary of crime updates for the Penn and Merry Hill areas between 14th April 2025 – 20th April 2025.

 

Crime Overview – Merry Hill

During this period, two residential burglaries have been reported:

  • On 16th April 2025, between 10:45 and 13:28, a home on Glendale Close, Merry Hill was broken into.
  • On 20th April 2025, at 02:11, a home on Wenlock Avenue, Merry Hill was broken into. Following police intervention, two males responsible for the offence were arrested.

    • Crime Overview – Penn

  • On 16th April 2025, between 11:30 and 12:30, a theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Coalway Road, Penn. Offenders forcibly broke the tailgate handle  to gain access to the vehicle and stole tools.

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    Positive Action – Tackling ASB

    On 19th April 2025, while out on patrol, officers seized a vehicle in Swanmore Close, Merry Hill that had no tax or insurance and was being used in an anti-social manner. Removing the vehicle from the streets has helped improve safety and reduce disruptive behaviour in the area.

     

    Police Actions & Community Safety

  • Increased patrols have been deployed in hot-spot areas to deter crime and reassure residents.
  • CCTV monitoring has been enhanced to identify offenders and prevent further incidents.
  • Crime prevention advice is being shared with businesses and homeowners to reduce risks.

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    How You Can Help

     

    We encourage residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. You can also sign up for community alerts via the WMNOW website to receive real-time updates.

    If you have information about a crime and wish to report it anonymously, you can contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

    For emergencies, please call 999. For non-urgent matters, contact 101 or visit the West Midlands Police website for further information.

     

    Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.

     

    Your Local Policing Team Penn & Merry Hill, Wolverhampton

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