The Nedge

Priority 2
The identified priority is the Hollinswood underpass area, which continues to generate community concerns relating to:
• Drug dealing and associated criminality
• Anti-social behaviour
• Overgrown vegetation affecting visibility and accessibility
• Accumulation of rubbish and fly-tipping
• Arson and deliberate fire-setting

This priority supports the West Mercia Police objectives of:
• Cutting crime by targeting anti-social behaviour, drug-related activity and environmental issues that have the greatest impact on the local community.
• Policing with the community through increased visibility, reassurance patrols and partnership working to improve public confidence.
• Supporting victims and witnesses by ensuring concerns are acted upon, updates are provided and offenders are identified and brought to justice where possible.
• Maximising resources through joint problem-solving with partner agencies to deliver sustainable long-term improvements.

Priority 1
Stirchley Area ASB and Crime Concerns
The identified priority area continues to experience issues that are negatively impacting the local community, including:
• Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
• Increased thefts from local stores and businesses
• Drug use and associated criminality

This priority aligns with the West Mercia Police objectives of:
• Cutting Crime by tackling ASB, retail theft and drug-related activity that matter most to local residents and businesses.
• Policing with the Community through increased patrols, engagement opportunities and visible problem-solving activity to improve public confidence.
• Supporting Victims and Witnesses by ensuring those affected by crime and ASB receive appropriate support, updates and safeguarding where required.
• Supporting Businesses to ensure offenders are identified and brought to justice where possible.
• Maximising Resources by working alongside partner agencies, local businesses and housing providers to address underlying issues and reduce repeat demand.

Priority 3
Illegal E-Scooter Use

Following concerns raised by residents, the use of illegal e-scooters on roads, pavements, and public spaces has been identified as a neighbourhood policing priority. Reports highlight concerns regarding rider safety, anti-social behaviour, and the risk posed to pedestrians and other road users.

The neighbourhood team will:

Conduct high-visibility patrols in identified hotspot locations.
Engage with riders to educate them on current legislation surrounding e-scooter use.
Take enforcement action where offences are identified.
Work alongside partner agencies, schools, and local communities to raise awareness of the risks and legal implications of illegal e-scooter use.
Monitor reports and intelligence to identify repeat offenders and locations of concern.

Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents to assist in targeting patrols and enforcement activity effectively. The aim is to improve road safety, reduce anti-social behaviour, and address community concerns.