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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    116

  • Criminal damage and arson

    25

  • Shoplifting

    25

  • Anti-social behaviour

    20
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Month Total Percentage
Jul 2025 367 10.6%
Aug 2025 332 9.6%
Sep 2025 274 7.9%
Oct 2025 340 9.8%
Nov 2025 283 8.1%
Dec 2025 278 8%
Jan 2026 273 7.9%
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Apr 2026 277 8%
May 2026 297 8.5%
Jun 2026 257 7.4%

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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

    Matthew Shaw

  • Sergeant

    Scott Edwards - Neighbourhood Sergeant

  • Police Constable

    Andy Vincent - Local Action Team

  • Police Constable

    Gregory Jones - Local Action Team

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    John Saunders - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer - Longbridge

  • Police Constable

    Thomas Newman - Local Action Team

  • PCSO

    Gracie O'Driscoll

  • PCSO

    Kyle Nokes

Policing priorities

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  • Priority:

    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.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    This is an identified demand location for WMP with a high level of calls and incidents in this locality. The area includes the retail area, S&C College, The Factory and Train Station. Our team are working closely with the retail staff and security, the college staff and security and our Safer Travel / BTP team. Positive action has been taken around shop thefts and ASB in the area and this partnership work will continue into Summer 26.

    Actioned 24 August 2026

  • Priority:

    Reports of Anti-social behaviour across the Longbridge, Frankley and Rubery area. Groups causing ASB and damage.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers are conducting increased patrols in the key areas across Longbridge and Rubery to gather information of who is involved and then take appropriate action. Local PCSOs are engaging with the community, local businesses and partners. We are working closely with West Mercia colleagues who have experienced similar issues with in Rubery. PCSOs will be carrying out local community street meetings for you to come along and discuss concerns.
    Anyone concerned about ASB in the area please contact WMP on 101/999 in an emergency. If you have any information of who is involved you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800555111.

    Actioned 24 August 2026

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    Vehicle Crime - theft of vehicles reported in the Longbridge area in early summer. Update - good reductions in reported offences in July and August with the Longbridge ward area now showing a slight reduction in offences year to date.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations. Officers will be working closely with partners to identify those involved and prevent further offending. There is a lot of crime prevention vehicle crime advice available on the WMP website - consider using steering locks even if only popping into a shop or visiting a friend for a short time. If you have any information of who may be involved please inform us via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Your local PCSOs are available if you would like any further advice.
    * Update 24 Aug - Longbridge has had a period of low vehicle crime and showing reductions year to date. Recent arrests have taken place across the wider Birmingham South area.

    Actioned 24 August 2026

Meetings and events

PCSO O'Driscoll & PCSO Nokes meet the Community ( M&S )

12:00PM - 1:00PM, Tue 08 September 2026

Longbridge Retail Park ( M&S ), Longbridge, B312UQ

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PCSO O'Driscoll & PCSO Nokes meet the Community ( Arden Rd )

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Sun 20 September 2026

Arden Road, Frankley, B45 0JA.

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PCSO O'Driscoll & PCSO Nokes meet the Community

12:00AM - 12:00AM, Thu 01 October 2026

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PCSO O'Driscoll & PCSO Nokes meet the Community

12:00AM - 12:00AM, Thu 01 October 2026

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