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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Jun 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    117

  • Shoplifting

    29

  • Anti-social behaviour

    28

  • Criminal damage and arson

    27
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Month Total Percentage
Jul 2025 300 9.3%
Aug 2025 306 9.5%
Sep 2025 322 10%
Oct 2025 261 8.1%
Nov 2025 261 8.1%
Dec 2025 242 7.5%
Jan 2026 261 8.1%
Feb 2026 208 6.5%
Mar 2026 289 9%
Apr 2026 238 7.4%
May 2026 215 6.7%
Jun 2026 307 9.6%

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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

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    Matthew Shaw

  • Sergeant

    Dominic Livesey - Neighbourhood Sergeant

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    James Clarke - Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer

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    Mairead Saunders - Local Action Team

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    Jason Bailey

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    Joe Kendall

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    Sonia Williams

Policing priorities

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  • Priority:

    Retail Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour on Northfield High Street. Ongoing concerns in this area and will remain a priority during Summer 26.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Local Officers work closely with the Northfield Business Improvement District (BID) to address instances of shop theft and associated anti social behaviour along Northfield high street by providing high visibility patrols of the area and working with retailers to identify prolific offenders, effecting their arrest and utilising powers to ban them from the area.
    Update: The team are increasing patrols in the key areas on the High Street and around the High Street where drug offences and concerns have been reported. Sgt Livesey is leading on Operation Wayfarer which is addressing these concerns. A number of arrests have been made and a PSPO being considered by partners for long term intervention.

    Actioned 24 August 2026

  • Priority:

    Vehicle Crime on Northfield Ward is showing a slight reduction in numbers compared to last year. There has been a recent spike in theft From motor vehicles in West Heath which led to a key arrest and is being closely monitored due to the risk of further offences.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations in West Heath. A key arrest was made in June and a further arrest of the same person in July which has positively impacted crime in the area. 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. Please do not leave anything on show in your vehicle - leave it on show, expect it to go !
    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.

    Actioned 24 August 2026

  • Priority:

    New concerns of shop theft on Northfield High Street and wider businesses.

    Issued 21 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Officers are engaging with stores and offering advice. Thefts are being reported and investigations are being progressed. A number of arrests have taken place on Northfield High Street and action taken. The work around shop thefts is continuing and applications for Criminal Behaviour Orders are being considered as part of the investigation and long term prevention work.

    Actioned 24 August 2026

Meetings and events

PCSO Kendall meets the Community ( Turves Green )

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Sat 12 September 2026

Turves Green Road, Northfield, B31 4DG

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PCSO Kendall meets the Community ( Co-Op West Heath )

5:00PM - 6:00PM, Wed 23 September 2026

Co-Op, West Heath Road, West Heath, B31 3TG

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PCSO Kendall meets the Community

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

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PCSO Kendall meets the Community ( Coney Green Drive )

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Sat 10 October 2026

Coney Green Drive, Northfield, B31 4DX

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PCSO Kendall meets the Community

12:00AM - 12:00AM, Sun 01 November 2026

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