Crime in Blakenall, Walsall

We are aware of ongoing reports of youth related ASB in this area, with concerns being raised from local residents.

The issues brought to our attention are the kicking and knocking of residents doors and loitering by properties. The team have been carrying out targeted patrols in this area at the times these incidents are occurring. We are also working with Walsall Council & Community Protection Team to address these issues.

We are actively investigating the matter and are in the process of identifying the individuals involved. We have supported local residents in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and will use this scheme to keep residents updated on the work we are doing to tackle these issues. We have also been keeping local people updated and reassured via our messaging service wmnow.

February Update
Patrols have been continuing in the area. The team have noted a decrease in calls to service for this location in regards to this particular ASB.

Update March
The team have received further reports of the door knocking at this location. We have once again requested CCTV and are actively trying to ID the person/s involved. Patrols are being carried out and will continue.

We are looking to establish a Street Watch scheme in the Wyrley View area of Blakenall, and we need your help to make it a success. Street Watch is all about neighbours working together to deter crime and ASB, report suspicious activity and foster a stronger, safer environment for everyone.
If you are interested or would like to know more email: [email protected]

**April**

The team are continuing patrols in the area. Some of the youths have been identified and there is currently partnership work planned with the local Council in dealing with the matter.

**End of month update**

The team have organised for a mobile police station to attend the estate in May for residents to be ale to come and speak to the team. Date and time will be confirmed in due course.

**Update**

Visits have been conducted with both Walsall Council and WHG housing to youths who have been identified in taking part in this ASB. The council have served warnings to the youths and parents spoken too.

January Update
A number of patrols have been conducted at various times of the day and night. No specific issues have been raised to the team but the patrols will continue with any offences being dealt with accordingly. Patrols have been continuing at the location- for any person/s at the location at the time- the team are engaging with them and explaining why police are patrolling the location.

February Update
Patrols are still continuing at this location, whilst we have seen a drop in direct reports regarding this behaviour, we do acknowledge the importance of maintaining patrols and visibility to reassurance the local residents.

March Update
Reassurance patrols are continuing at the location.

April Update
The team are conducting regular patrols at the location- a similar issue which has been raised in Reedswood Close has also been noted. We ask that drivers do not loiter in their vehicles at the location/s as this is causing local residents a great deal of worry and stress.

May Update
Patrols continuing at the location.

January Update
The team are continuing to patrol the locality of Stephenson Sq periodically throughout our tours of duty. The team link in with members of the public whilst at the location. There is regular meetings with local partners in relation to any goings on at the location.

February Update
Patrols have continued in this locality, the team have noted on patrols a group of youths riding on bikes with no VRMs. The team are continuing to patrol the location and will be linking in with Walsall Council in regards to CCTV to help ID this person/s committing this ASB. Should any person be able to help with this please contact 101.

March Update
The team have worked with St Chads- Beechdale and have established new drop in sessions to take place at the Church hall on Edison Road, to further solidify our presence in the community. Edison road is situated by the Square.

April Update
The team will be holding our next drop in session at St Chads Church Hall on the 14/04/26 at 10:00. Patrols are continuing at the location and further partnership work with local housing is planned.

May Update
The team have organised for May to have a mobile police station, this will enable us to hold a police surgery in the locality of Stephenson Sq. Date and time will be confirmed in due course.