Birstall

There has been a slight increase in reports of residential burglaries across the ward.

There has been a decrease in reports of residential burglary across Birstall, Wanlip and Broadnook following proactive neighbourhood policing activity. Officers continue to work to identify offenders, develop intelligence, and provide reassurance to residents through targeted patrols and community engagement.

As we move into the autumn and winter months, with darker nights and reduced daylight hours, residents are encouraged to take simple steps to protect their homes. Officers are providing crime prevention and security advice, including ensuring doors and windows are secured, using external lighting where available, keeping valuables out of sight, and making properties appear occupied when unattended.

Update: High-visibility patrols have continued in areas previously affected by burglary, particularly during periods identified through crime pattern analysis as presenting a higher risk. These patrols have contributed to the reduction in reported offences, whilst providing reassurance to local residents and helping to identify suspicious behaviour at an early stage. Officers continue to review intelligence, CCTV opportunities and witness information to support investigations and identify offenders.

Neighbourhood officers are also engaging with residents, Neighbourhood Watch groups, local councils and partner agencies to promote home security measures and encourage the prompt reporting of suspicious activity. Crime prevention advice has been provided during patrols and community engagement events to help residents better protect their homes and property.

Beat surgeries and community engagement events will continue across the area, providing opportunities for residents to discuss concerns directly with officers and receive tailored crime prevention advice.

Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity, unfamiliar vehicles acting suspiciously in residential areas, or individuals attempting to gain access to properties is encouraged to report it to police at the earliest opportunity. Prompt reporting remains vital in helping officers prevent offences, maintain the reduction in burglary offences, and bring offenders to justice.

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

Officers have received reports of anti-social behaviour and community concerns across the area, including issues relating to groups gathering, nuisance behaviour, and incidents impacting local residents and businesses. Neighbourhood officers are continuing to work proactively with partner agencies to address concerns, identify those responsible, and provide reassurance to the community.

Update: In response to these concerns, targeted high-visibility patrols have been conducted during peak times in identified hotspot locations. Officers have engaged with local businesses, residents and young people to better understand the issues being experienced and to identify opportunities for early intervention.

Neighbourhood officers have reviewed intelligence and reports to identify repeat locations and individuals linked to ongoing concerns. CCTV opportunities have been explored where available, and information has been shared with partner agencies to support problem-solving and enforcement activity where appropriate.

Partnership working continues with the local authority, housing providers and youth services to address underlying causes of anti-social behaviour and provide longer-term solutions. This includes safeguarding, diversionary activities and the use of relevant ASB powers where necessary.

Local Officer drop-ins and foot patrols are also taking place in affected areas, providing opportunities for residents and businesses to raise concerns directly with officers, receive crime prevention advice and discuss ongoing issues affecting their communities.

This work will continue through sustained patrols, ongoing engagement and monitoring, with escalation through appropriate anti-social behaviour powers where thresholds are met. Further partnership activity and community reassurance patrols will remain in place to reduce repeat incidents, support those affected, and improve the quality of life for residents across the area.

Officers have received concerns relating to road safety issues across Birstall, Wanlip and Broadnook, including reports of speeding, careless driving, and other antisocial vehicle use.

Officers have received concerns relating to road safety issues across Birstall, Wanlip and Broadnook, including reports of speeding, careless driving, and other antisocial vehicle use. Neighbourhood officers are working proactively with Roads Policing colleagues and partner agencies to identify problem locations, address concerns raised by the community, and improve safety for all road users.

Update: During the last month, officers have carried out targeted road safety patrols across Birstall, Wanlip and Broadnook. High-visibility patrols have been conducted at locations identified through community feedback, intelligence, and local concerns. Officers have engaged with motorists, dealt with traffic offences, and taken positive action where driving standards have fallen below those expected.

These patrols provide a visible police presence, reassure local residents, and help deter dangerous and inconsiderate driving behaviour. Officers continue to work closely with Roads Policing colleagues to identify offending drivers and address ongoing concerns raised by the community.

Engagement has taken place with local residents, schools, community groups and parish councils to better understand concerns and identify emerging issues. Officers continue to provide road safety advice and promote responsible driving standards, particularly around residential areas, schools, pedestrian crossing points and routes frequently used by cyclists.

Neighbourhood officers remain committed to addressing community concerns and will continue to work with Roads Policing and partner agencies to identify further opportunities for enforcement and education. Community feedback continues to play an important role in directing patrol activity and highlighting areas of concern.

This activity will continue through intelligence-led patrols, road safety operations, community engagement and partnership working to improve road safety, reduce offending, and provide reassurance to residents across Birstall, Wanlip and Broadnook. Beat surgeries will also continue, giving members of the public the opportunity to raise concerns directly with officers and discuss local priorities.