ASB, Drug Use & Begging outside Morrisons, Wallows Lane.

The team have been working with store staff and management, liaising with other agencies, like the homeless team at Walsall Council and ASB team within our Partnerships team. As a result of this work, Community Protection Notices have been Issued and Arrests made.
Officers have conducted regular patrols and visited with
Walsall Homeless Teams to offer support.
The action taken has resulted in arrests being made, a reduction in calls to the Police and fewer homeless people causing issues. This continues in the new year 2025
February 2025 update - The incidents of homeless people causing issues at Morrisons has remained low level. Patrols continue and support offered to any new homeless people that visit the location.
March 2025 Update - The issue of homeless people causing issues to customers and staff at Morrisons, is at a level now where only 2-3 people periodically visit the location. The issue is manageable for both the local Police team and store management

ASB in and around Merton Way, Pleck

People that are Homeless and drug dependent are sleeping in communal areas and stair wells of private properties. This is causing anti social behaviour to residents and visitors. The ASB involves Drug usage and drug dealing.

The team have been conducting regular patrols in and around Merton Way,
Visited residents to understand the issues and offer reassure with our patrols. The team have also liaised with the housing company, who have taken action and made repairs to doors and other access points.
In addition, Community meetings have been held to find out the extent of the issues and to find shared solutions.

The actions taken, have helped reduce the incidents and calls to the Police. Housing have improved access security which has markedly reduced the incidents of homeless people gaining access into the communal areas of the property.

*Update* We are pleased to report, that there have been no new reports or complaints regarding Anti-Social Behaviour. The property remains secure and patrols have not encountered any homeless people or drug users at the location.

Unfortunately, the issues have returned, where drug users and homeless people are gaining access to, this time to a different part of the complex. We are conducting regular patrols, liaising with residents and site management company.
February 2025 update - Incidents of homeless people gaining access of the communal areas has reduced. Patrols have found that all the affected entrance doors and bin areas are now secure. We continue to work with the site management company to maintain secure access.
March 2025 Update. The issue of homeless people gaining access to communal areas of Merton Way continues but the numbers and frequency of incidents has reduced. We continue to conduct regular patrols and work with both the site managers and homeless support services.

Tackling Darker Nights related crime & ASB.
Prevention of burglaries which historically increase as the days get darker earlier.

Darker nights Crime Prevention - Reminding the public that Darker nights are here, and its time to be extra vigilant when leaving your property unoccupied.
A few quick tips to keep you and your belongings safe.
Frosty Mornings, vehicle theft - A reminder that during these frosty mornings, to be extra vigilant, when defrosting your car. Most cars still need to be open with keys while heating the car and windscreen. If left unattended, it can only take a few seconds for the car or other vehicle to be taken.
Vehicle Security - When parking in public car parks, consider using a secure location with CCTV and good lighting.
Home Security - Before leaving you home, even for a short time, ensure all doors and windows are securely locked.
Personal Safety - Stick to well-lit areas, especially when walking alone at night. Tell someone when you'll be home and keep a list of emergency contacts to hand.
March 2025 update - If you have issues you would like to make us aware of, we have a Police surgery every month at Pleck Library and there will be PACT community meetings, where Police and partner agencies will be in attendance.

Drug dealing and drug use taking place in Ford Street, Pleck. Activity is in the street and car park close to the Apna Ghar home for elderly residents.The ASB is affecting elderly residents and visiting relatives.

In addition to regular patrols at the location, resident meetings have been held with tenants and the housing landlord. No loitering signs have been placed in the area to support the patrols.
Partnership work with Walsall Council to monitor the ASB and consider installation of CCTV in the area.
Repairs to access points have been instigated. Efforts are being made to safeguard vulnerable residents.
Security guards are now in place to offer further reassurance to residents.
February 2025 update.
Progress has been made to reduce incidents of ASB etc. The Main entrance has now been repaired so only legitimate entrance is allowed. Security still remains on site and one of the problem tenants has moved out.
NHT and housing provider continue to monitor the location to help reassure residents.
We are pleased to report that the issues at the Apna Ghar have greatly reduced. Security have now withdrawn and the housing provider is continuing to manage any low level incidents. This issue has now been resolved, with residents more reassured and happier with their day to day life.