Essington Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Essington, localized within south staffordshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Kitchen Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Meadow View Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Hill Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Moseley Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near St Johns Road Map | Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Aspen Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Upper Sneyd Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Vernon Way Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Yew Tree Close Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
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Local 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.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
January Update;
Willenhall Neighbourhood Team have continued to patrol the area with Walsall Council Enforcement Officers, there have been no further reports of drug dealing.
March 2026 Update
The team have carried joint patrols in the area along with Walsall Council Enforcement Officers, this includes walkways from Orchard Close, Wakes Close and St Giles Church. We are working with Walsall Council to see if CCTV is an option and will update here soon. Patrols will continue and we are monitoring.
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.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Community agreed Priority: issues with off road bikes around Willenhall Greenway, Stringes Lane, Willenhall Memorial Park.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
January Update:
No further reports regarding issues with off road bikes. Willenhall Officers will continue to monitor and gather information for our next off road bike operation.
March 2026 Update
Patrols have been taking place around the areas Stringes Lane and Willenhall Memorial Park and we have not had any further reports of off road bikes. Patrols will continue for now and we are monitoring.
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.
West Midlands Traffic officers will be holding a traffic operation on the 06/06/26, all the hotspots area will be added to the list for them to patrol.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Community Agreed Priority:
Speeding on Lucknow Road & Pooles Lane
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
Feb 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.
March
The team have carried out a number of patrols in the areas and have not observed any vehicle driving at excessive speed. We have noted that that there are speed reducing measures on Lucknow Road. Pooles Lane was closed for a few days but again no speeding witnessed whilst on patrol. We will continue to monitor.
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.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Engagement Events
Police Surgery at Queens Lea
meetingDrop 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.
2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Queens Lea Community Centre
Police Surgery - Willenhall Library
meetingSpeak to us about local concerns you may have and crime prevention advice.
GET INVOLVED - find out how you can get involved in community safety initiatives including Neighbourhood Watch & Streetwatch
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Willenhall Library Walsall Street Willenhall
Police Surgery - Willenhall Gurdwara
meetingSpeak to us about local concerns you may have and crime
prevention advice.
GET INVOLVED - find out how you can get involved in
community safety initiatives including Neighbourhood Watch &
Streetwatch
SPEAK TO OFFICERS IN CONFIDENCE!
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara 65 - 67 Walsall Road Willenhall
Police Surgery - The Hive Hub, New Invention.
meetingDrop 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.
12:30 PM — 1:30 PM
The Hive The Square Lichfield Road Willenhall
Police Surgery at Queens Lea
meetingDrop 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.
2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Queens Lea Community Centre
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