Crime in Short Heath, Walsall
Comprehensive safety analysis for Short Heath, localized within Walsall.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Heather Grove Map | Public order: 3Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Harvesters Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Lewis Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Charles Street Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near A462 Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sandbeds Road Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near High Road Map | Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Queen'S Lea Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Sherlock Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Burglary: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
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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
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. We are currently planning a traffic operation with our our Roads Policing Team which will be in the near future with a focus on the hotspot areas.
Actioned: 1 May 2026
Community Agreed Priority: Feb 2026
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 - 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 - 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 Hub The Square Lichfield Road Willenhall
Partners & Communities Together Meeting (PACT) - Willenhall Chart Community Hub.
meetingMeeting for Willenhall South, Short Heath and New Invention.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
Meet representatives from the Police & Council.
Raise issues, ask questions and seek help on individuals or community wide problems.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Willenhall Chart Community Hub 19 Gomer Street Willenhall
Partners & Community Together Meeting (PACT) - Queens Lea Community Centre, Willenhall.
meetingMeeting for Willenhall South, Short Heath and New Invention.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
Meet representatives from the Police & Council.
Raise issues, ask questions and seek help on individuals or community wide problems.
Meet your policing team and other local partners, to tackle crime and community safety concerns.
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Queens Lea Community Centre Shephard Drive Willenhall
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