Willenhall — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the West Midlands Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use West Midlands Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
397 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (419): ▼ 22 (5%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences179 · 45%
- Shoplifting54 · 14%
- Criminal damage and arson43 · 11%
- Vehicle crime27 · 7%
- Public order20 · 5%
- Other theft18 · 5%
- Burglary17 · 4%
- Anti-social behaviour15 · 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
393 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect188 · 48%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified133 · 34%
- Awaiting court outcome57 · 15%
- Local resolution6 · 2%
- Action to be taken by another organisation5 · 1%
- Offender given a caution3 · 1%
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
Community agreed Priority: Drug related activity taking place at New Hall Street, Lister Street, Stafford Street Walkway, Bell Alley Villers Street, and Stroud Avenue.
April 2026 Update: Whilst officers were out on patrol they came across a potential drug deal, one male made off on a bike the other male was stop searched, he was found with a considerable amount of money. No drugs were found. Officers will continue to patrol hotspot areas. May 2026 Update: Officers have continued to patrol New Hall Street no further reports of drug dealing. Further reports of drug dealing in Gipsy lane and Orchard Road/Close. Intelligence has been submitted and officers will continue to patrol the area. June 2026 Update: Reports of drug dealing around Stroud Avenue, a vehicle has been identified and officer will continue to patrol. A cannabis cultivation sight has been discovered, the drugs were seized and destroyed. Officers have arrested offenders for possession of Class A drugs as well
Set: 2026-05-01
Community agreed Priority: issues with off road bikes around Willenhall Greenway, Stringes Lane, Willenhall Memorial Park.
April 2026 Update: Willenhall Neighbourhood Team have worked alongside Walsall Housing Group (WHG) and have a order served on a property. Order of possession of property suspended for 2 years. The address was reported for off road bikes. We are currently planning a traffic operation with our our Roads Policing Team which will be in the near future with a focus on the hotspot areas. May 2026: Officers have seized a moped which was been ridden dangerously around Willenhall Town Centre and Willenhall Memorial Park. Officers are still patrolling hotspot areas where the reports have been coming from. June 2026: We have continued to receive reports of off road bikes around Coppies Farm Way, Willenhall Memorial Park and Willenhall Town Centre, Officers will continue to patrol and gather information and intelligence for off road bike operations
Set: 2026-05-01
Community Agreed Priority: Feb 2026 Speeding on Lucknow Road & Pooles Lane
April 2026 Update: Residents have asked for increased Police Patrols around Lucknow Road and Pooles Lane. Police will now monitor and take positive action when necessary. The team will engage with the community to host Speed Watch around these areas. May 2026 Update: We have received a new speed gun and will conducting speed watch operation around Willenhall. June 2026 Update: Officers have conducted Speed Watch operations in 2 areas in Willenhall. New areas have been discovered to be more of a issue and officers will be conducted at those locations
Set: 2026-05-01
Public events & surgeries
Police Surgery - The Hive Hub, New Invention.
2026-07-14 · The Hive Hub The Square Lichfield Road Willenhall
Drop in surgery with WHG (Walsall Housing Group) for members of the community to come along and speak to us about any concerns they may have in the community or crime prevention advice.
Partners & Communities Together Meeting (PACT) - Willenhall Chart Community Hub.
2026-08-04 · Willenhall Chart Community Hub 19 Gomer Street Willenhall
Meeting for Willenhall South, Short Heath and New Invention. Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns. Meet representatives from the Police & Council. Raise issues, ask questions and seek help on individuals or community wide problems. Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
Partners & Community Together Meeting (PACT) - Queens Lea Community Centre, Willenhall.
2026-11-02 · Queens Lea Community Centre Shephard Drive Willenhall
Meeting for Willenhall South, Short Heath and New Invention. Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns. Meet representatives from the Police & Council. Raise issues, ask questions and seek help on individuals or community wide problems. Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in West Midlands Police
All West Midlands Police neighbourhood teams →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.