Batchley and Central

Issue: Anti-Social Behaviour

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagements with partners.

We will:
-Deal robustly with any persons committing anti-social behaviour, working together with our partners and making use of available legislation.
-Ensure Officers are regularly visible in areas of concern & ASB hotspots, such as the Batchley pond & surrounding businesses.

We did July 2026 -
-Police engagement van & mobile surgery on Smallwood Street 31/07
-Regular Hotspot patrols around Smallwood, engagement with the businesses on the Trafford retail park

We did August 2026 -
-Collaborative work with Worcester Regulatory Services on-going.
-ASB tactics have been implemented on key individuals.

Issue: Shop Thefts

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagements with partners.

We will:
-Deal robustly with shoplifting in the local area, and target repeat offenders so that local businesses can have trust and confidence in their Police service.

We did - July 2026
-Prolific shoplifter who targeted the Tesco Express on Willow Way charged with 30+ offences. Currently on Remand until Court hearing on 17/08
-Another shoplifter who targeted the Tesco Express on Willow Way charged with 7 offences. Currently on Bail until Court hearing on 11/08

We did August 2026 -
-Key offenders have been arrested and charged, one has been remanded into prison.
-Proactive patrols have continued.

Issue: Drug use & supply

This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community feedback, crime data and engagement with partners.

We will:
-Deal proactively with drug use & supply in Batchley & Central, with a particular focus on working with partners to address the root causes of drug use in the community.

We did July 2026 -
-Plain clothes operations focused on drug dealing concerns
-Enforcement activity targeting the importation of drugs

We did August 2026 -
- Further targeted patrols building up intelligence and collaborative work with local authority and housing sector.