Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Good evening, Shard End,

✅ Good News from Your Local Policing Team ✅

The Team have this week arrested two prolific shop lifters who have been charged for multiple offences and returned to prison.

The team have also supported a third-party agency with a warrant where the team arrested a further two people for fraud.

Officers have continued patrolling hot spot areas where the members of the public have reported concerns.

📅 Upcoming Police & Community Engagements 📅

Event Name: ‘Coffee with a Copper’

Date/Time: FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2026 @10-11h.

Location: St Peters Church Hall, HAYWOOD ROAD, B33 0LH

Event Name: ‘Coffee with a Copper’

Date/Time: TUESDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2026 @10-11h.

Location: Glebe Farm Community Hub- Library, Glebe Farm Road, B33 9NA

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

We are encouraging members of the community to report any suspicious activity, crimes and incidents relating to this via 101 or call 999 in the case of an emergency or danger.

✅ Crime Prevention Tips:

🎃Halloween Safety Advice from Your Neighbourhood Policing Team 👻

We want everyone to enjoy a safe and happy Halloween, but we also recognise this time of year can be stressful for people who are elderly, vulnerable or live alone.

There are lots of things you can do to help your neighbours feel safe this Halloween:

Start by just saying ‘hello.’

Ask if they would like you to check if they are ok on Halloween with a visit or a call.

Ask if they would like you to download and print our ‘Sorry, no trick or treaters here’ poster so they can display it in their window. Download here.

Let neighbours know if you’re planning a party, so they won’t be alarmed.

Remind children to respect other peoples’ property, and not to call on homes that have the ‘Sorry, no trick or treaters here’ poster displayed.

We also encourage you to have a conversation with your children about trick or treating safely:

Children should always go trick or treating with an adult or with friends you trust.

Only go to houses where you know the residents.

Don’t knock on doors where there is a sign saying, ‘No trick or treaters here’.

Don’t knock on the doors of strangers. Most houses expecting tricker or treaters will have Halloween decorations displayed.

Stay in well-lit areas and take a torch with you just in case.

Stay with friends – don’t split into smaller groups unless accompanied by an adult.

Throwing eggs and flour at houses can damage windows, doors, and cause alarm. If the police are called, you could be arrested for criminal damage or antisocial behaviour.

Don’t talk to strangers on the street and never enter any house, just stay on the doorstep.

Remember road safety, always look carefully before crossing the road and wear bright, colourful clothing.

Whilst Halloween is intended to be fun, any pranks or "tricks" must remain within the law.

Criminal damage, anti-social behaviour, harassment, or behaviour that causes alarm, distress, or fear will not be tolerated and may result in police action.

Let's work together to ensure everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and respectful Halloween.

Advice for shopkeepers and supermarket staff:

Avoid selling eggs, flour, and toilet paper in bulk to young people. If you see anything suspicious you can contact us on 101.

Remember that selling fireworks to under-18s is an offence.

We expect to receive an increase in 101 and 999 calls during Halloween and need to make

sure that we can deal with your needs in the quickest and most appropriate way.

If your report does not require an urgent response, you can report a crime online or by calling

101. In an emergency, call 999

👻 Happy Halloween from your Neighbourhood Policing Team. 🚔👮‍♀️👮🎃

💬 Please feel free to check our ‘Darker Nights’ West Midlands Police website Link Page below with information and PDF ‘no trick or treats’ poster.

Link: Darker Nights | 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. https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

Anonymous Reporting: Crimestoppers.

💬 Stay Connected with Your Local Team:

Social Media: Twitter: @ShardEndWMP

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

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