Weekly Update

Dear Resident,

Here’s a quick round-up from myself and the Longbridge Team,

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?

We have been conducting our high visibility patrols around the Frankley, Rubery and Longbridge areas. We have also carried out targeted patrols in the early evenings around Cockhill Lane and the Rubery Park Open Space as we persist with identifying any off-road bikes riders. 

We popped into Deelands Hall where they were having their first Wellbeing Drop in 12-3 which replaced their Lunch Club. It was lovely to meet and chat with the members of the community who enjoy the opportunity to meet up and talk over a meal. The Wellbeing session will continue every Wednesday.

The Neighbourhood Team conducted a plain clothes operation on the Longbridge Retail Park to target offenders and detained two males, conducted two knife sweeps and engaged with business and shoppers. These operations will continue going forward in our efforts to tackle retail crime and Anti-Social Behaviour. 

Neighbourhood Officers out on patrol spotted a vehicle along Lowhill Lane that did not look road safe. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be driving without a valid driving licence, without insurance or tax or a valid MOT. The vehicle was seized and the driver will be facing penalty points and a fine. 

Good News

Neighbourhood Officers spotted a female on Church Road who was wanted for 5 outstanding offences. The female was swiftly arrested and taken into custody. 

Look Out For

Our Next PCSO Meets The Community Saturday 20th June 10:30-11:30 outside Marks and Spencer on Longbridge Retail Park.

Weekly Crime Prevention

Keeping your shed or garage safe and secure | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police

Enjoy your Week

The Longbridge Neighbourhood Team