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Blakenall — Neighbourhood Policing Team

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Recorded crime — June 2026

362 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (421): ▼ 59 (14%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences157 · 43%
  • Other theft35 · 10%
  • Shoplifting35 · 10%
  • Criminal damage and arson34 · 9%
  • Public order24 · 7%
  • Vehicle crime21 · 6%
  • Anti-social behaviour13 · 4%
  • Burglary13 · 4%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

382 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified165 · 43%
  • Unable to prosecute suspect156 · 41%
  • Awaiting court outcome36 · 9%
  • Local resolution18 · 5%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation6 · 2%
  • Offender given a caution1 · 0%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

PACT Meeting Priority: ASB issues in the Reedswood Lane area of Walsall, WS2 8RD. Groups gathering in cars- playing loud music & littering which continues into the early hours of the mornings.

January Update A number of patrols have been conducted at various times of the day and night. No specific issues have been raised to the team but the patrols will continue with any offences being dealt with accordingly. Patrols have been continuing at the location- for any person/s at the location at the time- the team are engaging with them and explaining why police are patrolling the location. February Update Patrols are still continuing at this location, whilst we have seen a drop in direct reports regarding this behaviour, we do acknowledge the importance of maintaining patrols and visibility to reassurance the local residents. March Update Reassurance patrols are continuing at the location. April Update The team are conducting regular patrols at the location- a similar issue which has been raised in Reedswood Close has also been noted. We ask that drivers do not loiter in their vehicles at the location/s as this is causing local residents a great deal of worry and stress. May Update Patrols continuing at the location. June Update- the team are continuing patrols at the location and have worked with the council for a CCTV camera to be installed at the location. Please continue to report any issues directly to police. **Update** The location of Green St, which is close to Reedswood Lane has seen a recent increase in vehicles meeting and loitering at the location. The NHT are patrolling this area along with Reedswood Lane. **Update** NHT are continuing patrols in the locality of both Green St and Reedswood Lane.

Set: 2026-05-28

Police Priority: ASB Stephenson Square- Beechdale, Walsall. This priority has been carried forward from October 2025 as police and partners are still tackling local issues. The team are currently working with housing associations including Amplius and Walsall Council in relation to ongoing ASB issues in Stephenson Square– in particular issues surrounding a communal stairwell by the parade of shops- WS2 7DY Issues include – graffiti/vandalism/criminal damage

January Update The team are continuing to patrol the locality of Stephenson Sq periodically throughout our tours of duty. The team link in with members of the public whilst at the location. There is regular meetings with local partners in relation to any goings on at the location. February Update Patrols have continued in this locality, the team have noted on patrols a group of youths riding on bikes with no VRMs. The team are continuing to patrol the location and will be linking in with Walsall Council in regards to CCTV to help ID this person/s committing this ASB. Should any person be able to help with this please contact 101. March Update The team have worked with St Chads- Beechdale and have established new drop in sessions to take place at the Church hall on Edison Road, to further solidify our presence in the community. Edison road is situated by the Square. April Update The team will be holding our next drop in session at St Chads Church Hall on the 14/04/26 at 10:00. Patrols are continuing at the location and further partnership work with local housing is planned. May Update The team have organised for May to have a mobile police station, this will enable us to hold a police surgery in the locality of Stephenson Sq. Date and time will be confirmed in due course. **Recently NHT officers arrested a prolific offender in Stephenson Sq, the male was arrested for numerous offences including, burglary, shop theft and assault PC. Drop in sessions are continuing at St Chads Parish Hall - Edison Road along with reassurance patrols. **Update** NHT will be holding the July Cuppa with a copper on the 21st July at St Chads Parish Church/Hall 10:00-11:00. Patrols are continuing in the locality.

Set: 2026-05-28

Community Priority Agreed Feb 2026 ASB Wyrley Estate- off Goscote Lane, Walsall.

We are aware of ongoing reports of youth related ASB in this area, with concerns being raised from local residents. The issues brought to our attention are the kicking and knocking of residents doors and loitering by properties. The team have been carrying out targeted patrols in this area at the times these incidents are occurring. We are also working with Walsall Council & Community Protection Team to address these issues. We are actively investigating the matter and are in the process of identifying the individuals involved. We have supported local residents in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and will use this scheme to keep residents updated on the work we are doing to tackle these issues. We have also been keeping local people updated and reassured via our messaging service wmnow. February Update Patrols have been continuing in the area. The team have noted a decrease in calls to service for this location in regards to this particular ASB. Update March The team have received further reports of the door knocking at this location. We have once again requested CCTV and are actively trying to ID the person/s involved. Patrols are being carried out and will continue. We are looking to establish a Street Watch scheme in the Wyrley View area of Blakenall, and we need your help to make it a success. Street Watch is all about neighbours working together to deter crime and ASB, report suspicious activity and foster a stronger, safer environment for everyone. If you are interested or would like to know more email: streetwatch@westmidlands.police.uk **April** The team are continuing patrols in the area. Some of the youths have been identified and there is currently partnership work planned with the local Council in dealing with the matter. **End of month update** The team have organised for a mobile police station to attend the estate in May for residents to be ale to come and speak to the team. Date and time will be confirmed in due course. **Update** Visits have been conducted with both Walsall Council and WHG housing to youths who have been identified in taking part in this ASB. The council have served warnings to the youths and parents spoken too. June Update- The team are continuing patrols at the location. We understand that there is frustration in regards to activity at the location. DNO PC Collins has been conducting investigations with the council and housing associations regarding those identified as taking part in this behaviour. **Update** This priority has been discussed at the recent PACT meeting (11/06/26) - Local councillors and the council are to investigate matters regarding the estate being adopted by the Council and Lamp posts for CCTV. The NHT are still patrolling the location when able to. The area has also been raised to the the Walsall nights response teams for their awareness. **End of June update** Patrols have been continuing at the location. There has also been the first walk of a new Street Watch group in the area.

Set: 2026-05-19

Public events & surgeries

Cuppa with a Copper

2026-07-15 · Goldsmith Primary Academy and Nursery Goldsmith Rd, Harden, Walsall

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Cuppa With A Copper

2026-07-21 · St Chad's Parish Hall - 71 Edison Rd, Bloxwich, Walsall

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Cuppa with a copper

2026-08-08 · Starbucks' Sainsbury's Reedswood Retail Park

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Cuppa with a copper

2026-08-09 · Christ Church C of E Parish Hall Blakenall Heath Bloxwich, Walsall

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Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with West Midlands Police.