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Police & Council Actions Tipton & Great-bridge and surrounding area. The West Midlands Police are taking several steps to address these issues: Targeted Patrols: Increased visible and plain-clothed patrols in Victoria Park and Princes End to deter offenders.Enforcement Notices: Using Community Protection Warnings and Notices to remove aggressive beggars and drug users from Great Bridge.Parental Intervention: Working with partner agencies to issue tenancy warnings to parents of youths involved in nuisance behaviour.Hotspot Funding: Sandwell is part of a wider initiative to target enforcement in areas where ASB is most prevalent. 
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How to Report Nuisance Behaviour If you are experiencing these issues, you can report them through several official channels: Police Reporting Non-Emergencies: Use the West Midlands Police Online Reporting Tool for issues like street drinking, drug use, or rowdy behaviour.Emergencies: Always call 999 if there is an immediate threat to life or property.Anonymous: Contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Council Reporting Environmental Issues: Report noise, fly-tipping, or nuisance vehicles via the MySandwell Portal or call 0121 368 1177 (Option 7).Housing Issues: If the nuisance is coming from a council property, contact the Housing Team at 0121 368 1166. Visit WMP Website for more information: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/nuisance-behaviour-groups-people/ Stay Informed: You can sign up for specific neighbourhood alerts for your postcode via WMnow to get the latest updates on police activity in Tipton and Great Bridge. Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) A borough-wide PSPO is active across all of Sandwell, including Tipton and Great Bridge. It was renewed on 1 March 2024 for three years. Police Powers: Officers can require individuals to stop drinking or surrender alcohol if it is causing a nuisance.Penalties: Failure to comply can result in a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice or a fine of up to £1,000 upon prosecution.Focus: The order is intended to "nip anti-social behaviour in the bud" and is not a total ban on responsible public drinking (e.g., at a picnic) unless it becomes disruptive. Local Hotspots & Actions Great Bridge High Street: Designated as a priority policing area due to resident concerns regarding street drinking and drug use.Great Bridge Retail Park: Targeted by regular patrols to tackle shoplifting, aggressive begging, and street drinking linked to the "street community".Tipton Green & Victoria Park: Police have received ongoing complaints about anti-social behaviour (ASB) in these areas, leading to increased plain-clothed and visible patrols. Thank you from Tipton Neighbourhood. | 
