Local residents and commuters around Cradley and Wollescote have told us about issues related to anti-social behaviour.

We have put in place a dedicated patrol plan for the area to ensure that we have officers in the area at the right time of day. We have issued several Anti social behaviour warning notices and Section 59 notices in relation to off road bikes. As part of a longer-term solution we are also working with the Dudley Council to combat anti-social behaviour.

Businesses and shoppers have told us that they are concerned about shoplifting and business crime in Halesowen high street and the surrounding areas.

We are continuing to work alongside our partners and local business around the high street area to deter shoplifting offences. This includes close partnership work with security staff and shop workers, targeted patrols by our local officers and crime reduction advice and support.

We are concerned at the number of car crime offences taking place across Halesowen.

The dedicated patrol plan we have in place for anti-social behaviour and in the area, also applies to this issue. A strong focus of our work around this issue is about prevention. We visit all offence locations, offer reassurance and give crime prevention products. We then conduct a further CCTV trawl to identify a route or offenders by doing this.