Op Skyship – Student Accommodation, hot spot robbery location offenders utilising canal networks.

The robbery issue has seen an overall reduction. Officers continue to pay attention to this area through directed patrols at random times and dates to maximise visibility, allowing members of the public to engage with officers whenever they are seen.

Op Eternity – ASB hotspots, hotspot ASB location 6 X LSOA

ASB has reduced across the Aston ward, with overall crime reducing by 13% in comparison to 2024. There are still reports of anti social behaviour at key locations such as the Newtown Shopping Centre. The Aston NHT continue to engage with partners and businesses within the area, as well as local residents to help deter and prevent further ASB from taking place.

Op Guardian Targeted Patrols – Witton Lane & Constitution. SYV hotspot

Op Guardian patrols continue take place on the Aston NHT with a high compliance rate. Witton Lane has a number of businesses that are subject to frequent police engagement, as a multi organisation approach is preferred to tackle Serious Youth Violence. There has been an overall reduction in SYV on the Aston ward continuously, as demonstrated since 2024 onwards. Work continues to develop on reducing along Witton Lane and the constitution area.

Reports of drug dealing and anti-social behaviour across Aston Lane & Witton Road.

The local neighbourhood team have reduced drug related crime and ASB overall year to date. Work continues on this area, including dedicated patrols on both Aston Lane and Witton Road which is covered through guardian funding (serious youth violence) and amongst other police led initiatives. The local teams are proactively working with Tesco and other businesses to increase security and prevent crime.

Theft of and theft from motor vehicle

Targeted patrols to address increase vehicle offences often linked with events and football home games near to AVFC due to increased visitors to location