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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Aug 2026

Violence and sexual offences
33
Anti-social behaviour
24
Shoplifting
23
Other theft
19

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Crime for last year

Crime per Month

Crime levels overview
Month	Total	Percentage
Sep 2025	112	8.8%
Oct 2025	114	9%
Nov 2025	76	6%
Dec 2025	99	7.8%
Jan 2026	106	8.4%
Feb 2026	85	6.7%
Mar 2026	100	7.9%
Apr 2026	93	7.3%
May 2026	85	6.7%
Jun 2026	129	10.2%
Jul 2026	130	10.3%
Aug 2026	138	10.9%

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About us

Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Your team

Inspector

Lisa Hornberger
Sergeant

Luke Jackson
Police Constable

Stuart Head
Police Community Support Officer

Kathryn Hearnden Fellows
Police Community Support Officer

Mark Hyder

Policing priorities

Priority:

Action taken:
Priority:

Issue: Shop Thefts

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagement with partners.

Issued 01 November 2026

Action taken:

We will:
-Deal robustly with shoplifting in the local area, and target repeat offenders so that local businesses can have trust and confidence in their Police service.

We did August 2026 -
Collaborative work is on-going with partner agencies
Liaison with West Midlands police for the cross border offenders to share intelligence

We did September 2026 -
We have increased visible patrols around local shops and continued to speak with businesses to encourage reporting and the sharing of information. This has helped us focus our attention on repeat offenders and identify opportunities to take positive action. Our increased presence also provides reassurance to shop staff and shows that reports of shoplifting are being taken seriously. We will continue to deal robustly with shop theft, target repeat offenders and work closely with local businesses to help prevent further offending and maintain trust and confidence in local policing.

We did October 2026-
We have continued to support local retailers through regular engagement and targeted patrols in areas most affected by shop theft. By strengthening relationships with businesses and encouraging the reporting of incidents, we have developed a better understanding of local offending patterns and those responsible for repeat offences. This approach has enabled us to take positive action where opportunities arise, while our visible presence provides reassurance to staff and demonstrates our commitment to tackling retail crime. Going forward, we will remain focused on identifying and disrupting repeat offenders, working in partnership with businesses to reduce offending and maintain confidence in local policing.

Actioned 01 November 2026
Priority:

Issue: Anti-social behaviour.
This a priority for the next three months based on data, community feedback and engagement with partners.

Issued 01 November 2026

Action taken:

We will:
Engage with the Community to identify the areas blighted with Anti/ social behaviour . Carry out high visibility patrols in impacted areas. Tackle any antisocial behaviour identified and and commit to reducing antisocial behaviour that is negatively impacting the community.

We did August 2026 -
Visible patrols in Tonyn Close and Hollington Rd. Alvechurch, letter drop with housing provider and engaging with residents as well as listening to there concerns and worries.
Visible patrols of Wythall and community engagement in this area in order to deter and identify any ASB issues. Partnership working to target specific areas highlighted.

We did September 2026 -
We have continued to engage with local residents and the wider community to identify areas where antisocial behaviour is causing concern. We have carried out high-visibility patrols in affected areas, providing reassurance and helping to deter further problems. Where antisocial behaviour is identified, we will take positive action where appropriate and continue working with the community to address ongoing concerns. We remain committed to reducing antisocial behaviour and its impact on those who live, work and visit Alvechurch and Wythall.

We did October 2026-
Through ongoing engagement with residents, local businesses and partner agencies, we have continued to identify and address areas affected by anti-social behaviour. Targeted high-visibility patrols have been carried out in locations where concerns have been raised, helping to reassure the public and deter further incidents. Information gathered from the community has supported a problem-solving approach, enabling positive action to be taken where appropriate. We remain committed to working alongside our communities to tackle anti-social behaviour, improve quality of life, and ensure Alvechurch, Beoley and Wythall remain safe and welcoming places to live, work and visit.

Actioned 01 November 2026
Priority:

Issue:
Speeding and illegal use of the road network in our community.

Issued 01 November 2026

Action taken:

We will:
Tackle speeding and other Illegal road use within the community, by using all tools available to us. this will be done through education and taking positive action where appropriate.

We did August 2026 -
Officers have conducted speed surveys and speed enforcement:
Enforcement locations include, Beoley Lane, Weather Oak Hill and Houndsfield Lane
Hopwood pre-planned op targeting illegal activities
Hi visibility patrols on all roads including high harm routes
Community speed watch groups continues to be set up in various locations and further site surveys have been conducted at various locations.

We did September 2026 -
We have continued to carry out visible patrols and focus our attention on locations where concerns have been raised by the community. We are using the tools available to us to tackle poor and illegal road use through a combination of education, engagement and positive action where appropriate. We will continue to listen to concerns from residents, target problem areas and work to make the roads across Alvechurch and Wythall safer for everyone.

We did October 2026-
We have continued to respond to concerns raised by residents regarding speeding and illegal road use, focusing patrols and activity in locations identified by the community. Through a combination of engagement, education and targeted enforcement, we have worked to encourage safer driving behaviours and address issues affecting local road users. Information provided by residents has helped us identify priority areas and direct resources where they can have the greatest impact. We remain committed to working with our communities to tackle unsafe and illegal road use, improve road safety, and make the roads across Alvechurch, Beoley and Wythall safer for everyone.

Actioned 01 November 2026