Businesses and shoppers have told us that they are concerned about shoplifting and business crime on Harborne High Street and the surrounding roads.

We are actively collaborating with our partners and local businesses in the high street area to prevent shoplifting. This effort involves working closely with security personnel and shop employees, conducting targeted patrols by our local officers, and providing crime reduction advice and support. Additionally, we have a local Business Watch scheme in place, in partnership with our Business Improvement District (BID) colleagues.

Local residents and commuters around the Hagley Road corridor have told us about issues related to anti-social behaviour and prostitution.

Prostitution remains a significant concern for us and the local community, so our focus remains in this area. We have implemented a dedicated patrol plan to ensure officers are present in the area at optimal times. Additionally, we continue to work with local businesses to share information and intelligence aimed at deterring offences. As part of a long-term solution, we are also working with the Birmingham City Council outreach team to provide support and guidance to those in need.

The Hagley Road area has a number of hotels, restaurants and businesses with car parks and we are concerned at the number of car crime offences taking place in the area.

Traditionally, car crime involved offenders breaking into vehicles to steal valuables such as mobile phones, sat navs, bags, and tools. However, we are now seeing an increase in 'car cannibalisation' offences, where vehicles are stripped for parts while parked, rather than being stolen and driven away.

Our dedicated patrol plan for addressing anti-social behaviour and prostitution in the area also covers this issue. Prevention is a key focus of our efforts and we are working with the 'Design Out Crime' team to make it more difficult for opportunist offenders, and we partner with local businesses to raise awareness among customers. Additionally, we have been reminding local residents to remove valuables from their vehicles.