Operated by: West Midlands Police
http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2808Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-Social Behaviour in the area, Wood End, Coventry. Key locations being, Hillmorton road, Deedmore road, Riley Square, Moat House park and Ringwood highway.
This will remain a local priority or next 3 months due to lighter summer nights
Action
We have received further reports of anti-social behaviour involving young people setting fires in parkland and tampering with fire hydrants, causing safety concerns and damage to public spaces.
Completed Actions:
- Working in partnership with West Midlands Fire Service to review body-worn footage and identify those responsible
-Daily patrols in affected parks and open spaces to deter further incidents and provide visible reassurance
- Joint visits and follow-up with housing providers to address behaviour linked to specific addresses
- Referrals made to youth services for engagement and diversion where appropriate
• Home visits and warnings issued to identified individuals and their guardians
We continue to work with partners to keep public spaces safe and prevent further harm.
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patrols ongoing , mixture of plain clothes and high visibility patrols, this is more often than not a daily occurrence,
Issue
Business crime and retail theft. Reports of repeat thefts at several stores across the sector, Asda, Brade drive, Farmfoods, Riley square, Co-op Woodway lane, Cross point retail park, and Home Bargains, Ansty road
Action
• Arrests made of key repeat offenders
• Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) applications submitted to prevent further offending
• Regular high-visibility patrols in retail areas to deter theft and provide reassurance
• Plain-clothed operations conducted to catch offenders in the act
• Ongoing collaboration with store security teams to share intelligence and identify suspects
We continue to work closely with partners to reduce shop theft and support local businesses.
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remain a priority until end of September as officers continue to work hard in identifying, arresting and charging suspects, numerous positive outcomes for the month
Issue
Addressing community concerns about the illegal and antisocial use of off road bikes, quad bikes and e scooters, dangerous driving, thefts and the broader impact on public safety.
Op Prosperity
Action
over the last 12 months North East sector have conducted numerous targeted patrols in partnership with the Off road bike Traffic team ( west midlands police ), and often utilising air support, such as the Police helicopter and Drones. These operations occur on a regular basis and have resulted in seizure of multiple off road bikes . Patrols are based on intelligence and reports from the Public. Several arrests have been made, including dangerous driving and disqualified driving.
Several more operations are planned throughout the summer months,
Warrants have been conducted at premises where suspected stolen bikes are stored, and we continue to listen and respond to community intelligence as to where such bikes/vehicles are being stored.
Policing teams are working closely with Coventry city council and local community groups to address anti social behaviour in community groups.
To facilitate community reporting, a QR code system was launched, whereby the public can upload footage of off road biking anonymously to the police, posters and a media campaign around Op Prosperity has been launched.
Reporting of such incidents by the Public is encouraged.
-08th July, Force Off road bike team joined local officers to conduct targeted operations in hotspot areas, several bikes seized .
-Several arrests made for the theft of motorbikes, including one on 24th July Officers called to reports of offenders with stolen and hotwired motorbikes. Offender was located at scene and arrested for TOMV, search, offender was found to be in possession of a screwdriver and on the floor next to him was an OBD reader. Offender was further arrested for going equipped.
Several joint operations conducted over last month with local teams and Force Off road bike team and specialist traffic resources, One on 19th August ( Operation Advance ) where officers were working together to tackle ILLEGAL electric bikes and scooters around the city. 8 bikes were seized as a result of this operation, from various locations.28th August resulted in a arrest of a suspect on suspicion of drug offences.
Team continues to treat as a priority and members of the public are urged to report incidents via the QR code advertised
Upcoming Events
Cuppa with a Copper
Join you local police officers/community support officers, for an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Share concerns, ask questions or simply say hello .
Where: Bell green library Riley Square, Bell Green, Coventry CV2 1LS
When: 26 September 2025 at 17:30 - 26 September 2025 at 18:30