Here is a round-up of what has been happening in Willenhall South, Willenhall North, and Short Heath this last week. 1 male arrested for shop lifting and a recall to prison. 1 male arrested for shop lifting. 1 female arrested for shop lifting, robbery and recall to prison. 1 male arrested for harassment. 2 stolen vehicles have been recovered in Willenhall. If you notice any suspicious vehicles in your area, please report it via 101 or report it online through the West Midlands Police website. Officers have attended Bereavement Group and Coffee Morning at St Giles Church. Every Tuesday morning Place of welcome at St Giles Church, Walsall Street, Willenhall between 10am - 12pm, pop in for brunch, a brew and keep warm. All Welcome! Officers have attended Short Heath Primary School with Precious Lives to speak to Year 6 pupils about Choices, Consequences and knife crime. ASB We have had an increase in reports of Anti-Social Behaviour and youths setting fires around Western Avenue & Bentley West Park. We are working with partner agencies to try and resolve the ongoing ASB. Willenhall Officers have been out on patrol with the Community Protection officers. A few youths have been identified, we will be paying a visit to their home addresses, speaking to parents and warning letters will be issued. Whilst on patrol around Morrisons officers have come across a group of youths trying to set fire to magazines on the steps of the carpark. Upon seeing officers, the youths have made off, and no fire was lit. We have numerous reports of youths causing ASB issues around McDonalds. Willenhall officers will be actively patrolling this location. We have had numerous reports of youths throwing snowballs, officers have attended and several youths have been identified. The youths will be visited with Walsall Housing Group/ Walsall Community Protection team and warning letters will be issued . WEATHER ADVICE! It still cold, snowy outside and icy conditions. The roads are hazardous, so please take extra care when out on the road. Please only drive if necessary. A big thanks you to the 4 males on the bridge, Lucknow Road on Thursday evening who were helping motorists up the bridge. UPCOMING POLICE SURGEREIS: Tuesday 13th January 2026 at The Hive Hub, The Square, New Invention between 10:30am – 11:30am. Walsall Housing group (WHG) will also be present Saturday 24th January 2026 at Willenhall Library, 1 Walsall Street between 10am - 11am. Saturday 31st January 2026 at The Hive Hub, The Square, New Invention between 11am – 12pm. Crime Prevention and Advice Over the last week, we have had an increase in vehicle theft around Willenhall, so please make sure everything is kept locked and secured. For guidance, please see below links about keeping your home safe and car secure. Our officers are working around the clock to keep you safe, but we need your help if we’re to stop criminals in their tracks. Our website is full of crime prevention advice to help keep you, your loved ones and your valuables safe. Search WMP crime prevention or visit: www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention We also have websites with detailed information around specific crimes, that might prove useful for you. · For tips to keep your home safe, view: 27-station-road.westmidlands.police.uk · To help keep your car secure, visit: stealer-street.westmidlands.police.uk · For support around knife crime, view: lifeorknife.west-midlands.police.uk · For advice and support around abuse, visit: https://noexcuseforabuse.info/ https://noexcuseforabuse.info/ You can report crime or suspicious behaviour anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org **Contact us**
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