Weekly Round Up

Weekly Round Up

Dear Resident

Here is a round-up of what has been happening in Willenhall South, New Invention, and Short Heath over the last week.

Following a disorder in Temple Road, Officers have increased their patrols in the area to provide 
reassurance to the community. 7 arrests were made, weapons and Class A drugs were also
seized.  

Joint Operation was conducted with Trading Standards to a business in Willenhall, this resulted in 
the seizure of a quantity of prescription drugs and unregulated chewing gum. 2 males were arrested
for possession with intent to supply.

1 male was arrested for public order

We have conducted a Police Surgery at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, thank you to everyone who came and 
spoke to us and for the hospitality.

We attended a meeting i/c with local Councillor, Community Protection noise pollution and ASB.

Patrols around Willenhall Town, Memorial Park and Gough Street are still be conducted, and we will continue with these patrols.

Upcoming events ;
20/10/2026 - Police Surgery at the Hive, New Invention Square between 09.30 to 10.30

We will be conducting patrols with the Junior Pcso’s from Woodlands Academy to combat the issues with parking at the start and end of school day. 

We will also be conducting joint patrols with Walsall Council Enforcement Officers around the schools in Willenhall. 

We have also seen an increase in vehicle crime with 3 x theft of motor vehicles and 3 x theft from motor vehicles. 
We have also had 2 house burglaries.

Please see the link below for more information on how to protect yourself and your property.

You can find information related to a number of other crime types to help keep you, your loved ones and your property safe, visit: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Kind Regards

Willenhall Neighbourhood Team