Your local team
I joined West Midlands Police in 1999, initially serving as a response officer in Kingstanding, before gaining extensive experience in neighbourhood and custody positions. More recently, I was given a leading role at both a force and national level to reshape the West Midlands Police IT infrastructure. I have also had responsibilities for Early Help, Missing Persons, School Intervention and Prevention, Adult Vulnerability, and Serious and Organised Crime and Exploitation in the Birmingham area. In February 2024, I began serving the Northfield constituency, which encompasses the Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield, and Weoley wards. I feel extremely proud and fortunate to lead a team of dedicated officers who share my commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community. Every day, I look forward to coming to work, striving to make a meaningful and positive impact for local residents.
Crimes and priorities
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Anti-social behaviour, shop theft and drugs around the Longbridge retail and South & City College area. Concerns highlighted to local officers and from call data received to WMP with incidents to this locality.
Action taken:
This is an identified demand location for WMP with a high level of calls and incidents in this locality. The area includes the retail area, S&C College, The Factory and Train Station. Our team are working closely with the retail staff and security, the college staff and security and our Safer Travel / BTP team. Positive action has been taken around shop thefts and ASB in the area and this partnership work will continue in Spring and into Summer 26.
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Reports of Anti-social behaviour across the Longbridge, Frankley and Rubery area. Large groups causing ASB and damage.
Action taken:
Officers are conducting increased patrols in the key areas across Longbridge and Rubery to gather information of who is involved and then take appropriate action. Local PCSOs are engaging with the community, local businesses and partners. We are working closely with West Mercia colleagues who have experienced similar issues with in Rubery. PCSOs will be carrying out local community street meetings for you to come along and discuss concerns.
Anyone concerned about ASB in the area please contact WMP on 101/999 in an emergency. If you have any information of who is involved you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800555111. -
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An increased in reported theft of motor vehicles in the Longbridge and wider Northfield Constituency area.
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The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations. Officers will be working closely with partners to identify those involved and prevent further offending. There is a lot of crime prevention vehicle crime advice available on the WMP website - consider using steering locks even if only popping into a shop or visiting a friend for a short time. If you have any information of who may be involved please inform us via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Your local PCSOs are available if you would like any further advice.