Birstall

There has been an increase in reports burglaries across the ward.

There has been an increase in reports of burglaries across the ward. A priority offender linked to this offending has now been arrested, and since this intervention there has been a noticeable reduction in burglary offences across the area.
In response to the wider issues, targeted patrols have been implemented in affected locations, informed by analysis of incident times and patterns. Officers have conducted reassurance patrols and carried out enquiries at repeat locations, with forensic opportunities and CCTV explored where available.
Engagement has taken place with victims to provide crime prevention advice and ongoing support. Neighbourhood officers have also liaised with local residents to encourage the reporting of suspicious activity and to increase overall vigilance within the community.
Beat surgeries are taking place across the ward to provide opportunities for the public to raise concerns directly with officers, discuss burglary prevention, and address local issues.
This work will continue through sustained patrol activity, intelligence‑led tasking, and ongoing engagement with the community, alongside partnership working where appropriate, to reduce further offending and maintain the recent reduction in burglary across the area.

Reports of youth-related ASB within Birstall. This includes criminal damage and disruption to establishments in Birstall.

Reports of youth‑related anti‑social behaviour have been received within Birstall, including criminal damage and disruption to local establishments. Several youths have been identified as perpetrators of ASB and associated crime, and police are dealing with these individuals proactively through ongoing enforcement, engagement and monitoring.
A known serial perpetrator has recently been arrested in connection with offences in the area. Officers are working with partner agencies to implement measures to keep him away from the Birstall area in order to prevent further issues and reduce the risk of continued offending.
In response to the wider concerns, targeted high‑visibility patrols have been conducted during peak times, alongside engagement with local businesses and young people involved. Intelligence has been reviewed to identify repeat locations and individuals, with CCTV examined where available. Partnership working has taken place with the local authority and youth services to support early intervention and longer‑term problem solving.
Beat surgeries are also taking place in affected areas to provide opportunities for the public to raise concerns directly with officers and discuss ongoing issues.
This work will continue through sustained patrols, ongoing engagement and monitoring, with escalation through appropriate ASB powers where thresholds are met. Further partnership activity and community reassurance will remain in place to reduce repeat incidents and manage ongoing concerns.

We have received reports of vehicles being broken into across the ward.

We have seen an increase in reports of theft from motor vehicles within Birstall. In response, targeted patrols have been conducted in identified hotspot areas, particularly during peak offending times. Officers have reviewed incident data to identify patterns, with CCTV and forensic opportunities explored where available. Engagement has taken place with affected residents to provide crime prevention advice, including securing vehicles and removing valuables. Beat surgeries are being held locally to allow members of the public to raise concerns directly with officers and discuss ongoing issues and preventative measures.
This activity will continue through intelligence‑led tasking, continued patrols and community engagement, alongside partnership working where appropriate, to reduce further offending and provide reassurance.