kingswinford south Crime Intelligence

The neighbourhood team is maintaining oversight of this priority, with activity directed towards identified hotspot locations where resources allow. Patrols and engagement are being carried out when available, with a focus on visibility and reassurance.

Individuals responsible for anti-social behaviour are being identified and where appropriate, proportionate action is taken, including the use of warnings and available enforcement powers.

We are working with partner agencies to address underlying issues and reduce repeat behaviour. Ongoing engagement with residents ensures concerns continue to inform our response, which is reviewed and prioritised in line with demand and available resources.

The neighbourhood team is leading on this priority, driving a coordinated problem solving approach across all affected retail locations. This includes targeted patrols, retailer engagement, evidence gathering and the identification and management of repeat offenders.

Activity within the Merry Hill retail site is being incorporated into this wider response; however, oversight, direction and ownership of this priority remains with the neighbourhood team to ensure consistency, accountability and effective delivery.

Resources are being directed based on demand and emerging intelligence, with ongoing review to disrupt offending, reduce harm and support the retail community.

We are actively developing intelligence and taking targeted action against those suspected of being involved in drug supply. This includes proactive patrols in identified hotspot areas and disruption of suspected activity.

Where sufficient evidence is identified, we will pursue enforcement action, including execution of warrants and arrests where appropriate.

We will continue to work with partners and rely on information from the public to identify offenders and reduce drug related harm in these areas.