Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Dear Resident,

✅ Good News from Your Local Policing Team ✅

The Pleck Neighbourhood Team, have been involved in a number of community based events and engagements. This includes meeting with local councillors and community volunteers, to talk about local issues and our future partnerships. 

Also over the past week our dedicated PCSO visited the Pleck Methodist Church and Pleck youth club to engage with local young people. Engagement visits also to Pleck library and Birchills community centre Son’s of rest,  to provide reassurance and build strong community relationships. 

Summary: There have been a number of Business Burglaries in the Pleck, Birchills and Alumwell areas of Walsall.

We wanted to update you that arrests have been made but enquiries are still ongoing.

If you’re a business owner, we would advise being extra vigilant and make sure your security measures are sound and up to date.

If anyone has any information or sees anything suspicious, please report it to the Police or call CrimeStoppers

There have been reports of anti-social behaviour in Regal Drive, Pleck. Local Officers will be working with the local businesses and the community to address these issues. This will help neighbours and businesses, who have been victims of some of the ASB. 

📅 Community Engagements 📅

Event Name: PACT Meeting for Pleck, Paddock & Palfrey Wards

5:00PM - 7:00PM, Wed 22 April 2026

Pleck Methodist Church Bescot Rd, Walsall, Walsall. WS2 9AD

The meeting went ahead with local residents attending. Issues raised, included speeding traffic and parking issues in Dickinson drive.

🚨 Crime & Safety Updates — What You Need to Know 🚨

🔎 Recent Incidents/Trends:

Type of Crime: (Anti-social behaviour, drug activity, etc.)

Location: Regal Drive, Pleck.

Summary: Anti-Social Behaviour, as a result of drug use and drug dealing. Causing concern and nuisance for residents and businesses in the area.

Police Response: Patrols, while working with local businesses and residents. 

✅ Crime Prevention Tips:

There are concerns from some members of the public and businesses regarding residential and business burglaries. Please see the link below to visit the WMP website and find out more about crime prevention advice. 

Crime prevention advice | West Midlands Police

📞 How to Contact Us or Report Information 📞

Non-Emergency: 101

Emergency: 999 / 112 (if crime in progress or immediate danger)

Report Online: West Midlands Police

Anonymous Reporting: Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

💬 Stay Connected with Your Local Team:

Neighbourhood Policing Team Email: Pleck@WestMidlands.Police.UK

🤝🏼 Thank you for working with us to keep Walsall safe and informed. See you out and about!