Weekly Update

Weekly Update

Dear Resident,

Our Priorities

Anti-social behaviour, shop theft and drugs around the Longbridge retail and South & City College area. Concerns highlighted to local officers and from call data received to WMP with incidents to this locality.

Reports of Anti-social behaviour across the Longbridge, Frankley and Rubery area. Large groups causing ASB and damage.

Reports of off road bikes causing anti-social behaviour and concerns of road safety

What’s Been Happening?

One of our focuses this week was Safer Action Business Week where we conducted surveys with local stores on how crime has affected their business and their opinions on how effective West Midlands Police have been in responding and confidence in the overall process. The surveys were anonymous and we were very pleased with the number of stores who completed the survey with open and honest feedback.

Even with our focus on Safer Action Business week, it was still business as usual for us and we were alerted to a van obstructing the junction onto Merritts Brook Lane. The van did not have valid road tax, and we swiftly arranged recovery.

We patrolled the schools as well this week, and we are aware of parking issues within the locations. We will be making contact with partner agencies to conduct activities focused on illegal/poor/obstructive parking.

It was our privilege to join the New Frankley community for Remembrance Day and lay a wreath from West Midlands Police. There was a lovely community spirit, and veterans from the community who had passed away were honoured in remembrance. We were able to talk with those present for the service in No 4 The Hub where the New Frankley Parish Council had provided refreshments.

The Christmas Spirit was on Longbridge Retail Park with the Christmas Light switch on, festive music from the Rock Choir and an arrange of stalls for the Christmas Market. It was wonderful to see the number of shoppers attending and supporting the event.

Good News

Our neighbourhood officers arrested a male this week for failing to appear for previous theft offences. They continue to target known offenders within the area, conducting plain clothes operations and working with our partners.

Look Out For

Our next PCSO Meets The Community 28/11/26 on Longbridge Retail Park outside the Marks and Spencer

Weekly Crime Prevention

Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

Have a lovely week.

The Longbridge Neighbourhood Team

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Gracie O'Driscoll 32268
(West Midlands police, PCSO, Birmingham Longbridge)