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Thousands of student homes visited as part of burglary campaign
12:30 23/06/2026The Selly Oak neighbourhood team have been out speaking to students at the University of Birmingham about keeping their homes safe from burglars.
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Three people charged with county lines drug offences
14:00 09/01/2025Two men and a teenager have been charged in connection with alleged county lines drug offences.
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Retail Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour on Northfield High Street. Ongoing concerns in this area and will remain a priority during Summer 26.
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Local Officers work closely with the Northfield Business Improvement District (BID) to address instances of shop theft and associated anti social behaviour along Northfield high street by providing high visibility patrols of the area and working with retailers to identify prolific offenders, effecting their arrest and utilising powers to ban them from the area.
Update: The team are increasing patrols in the key areas on the High Street and around the High Street where drug offences and concerns have been reported. Sgt Livesey is leading on Operation Wayfarer which is addressing these concerns. A number of arrests have been made and a PSPO being considered by partners for long term intervention. -
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Vehicle Crime on Northfield Ward is showing a slight reduction in numbers compared to last year. There has been a recent spike in theft From motor vehicles in West Heath which led to a key arrest and is being closely monitored due to the risk of further offences.
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The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations in West Heath. A key arrest was made in June and a further arrest of the same person in July which has positively impacted crime in the area. 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. Please do not leave anything on show in your vehicle - leave it on show, expect it to go !
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. -
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New concerns of shop theft on Northfield High Street and wider businesses.
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Officers are engaging with stores and offering advice. Thefts are being reported and investigations are being progressed. A number of arrests have taken place on Northfield High Street and action taken. The work around shop thefts is continuing and applications for Criminal Behaviour Orders are being considered as part of the investigation and long term prevention work.