Shop lifting happening around Bloxwich High Street and local shops around Bloxwich

We have been working hard to target a number of shoplifters that have been offending in Bloxwich High Street over the last few weeks which has resulted in several arrests for multiple offences as well as achieving convictions.

Shoplifting is a priority for Walsall LPA and we know this has a massive impact on local businesses which is why our local neighbourhood officer's work closely with local business to combat these crimes. We recently launched Op Marigold in a bid to tackle shoplifting across the Walsall borough.

Tackling incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour across the area

We have been carrying out targeted patrols in the areas where we know ASB is occurring. This has included some of our open spaces and parks such as Kings George V Playing Fields.

We have also been supported by our fantastic Turnberry Street Watch volunteers who are regularly out & about in the area handing out crime prevention advice.

We have been visiting local schools and carrying out workshops with young people about ASB and the harm it causes to people in our community.

Begging and Rough Sleepers around High Street causing a nuisance to customers and shop owners.

We continue to work with the council to identify who these rough sleepers are and offer support and relocate them to housing properties and issuing Community Protection Warnings and Notices when in need. We are regularly in the High Street as part of our efforts to tackle retail crime and will take appropriate action or offer support when we encounter individuals.