PACT Meeting Priority - Drug & alcohol related ASB in Shelfield Park
Concerns raised at the PACT meeting on 7th August about issues relating to drug taking & youths drinking in the park in Shelfied

This is a new priority. The team will now work with partners and carry out some targeted patrols in the park area to understand the issues and the times they are occurring and will take appropriate action against anyone involved in related behaviour.

PACT Meeting Priority - Tackling off-road bikes

Following the PACT meeting on 7th August 2025 residents agreed to keep this issue as a priority.

Tackling off road bikes riding illegally on public land and private land (without landowners permission) is still an issue and should continue as a priority for police, partners and communities to work together and tackle.

We generally see a rise in off road vehicle use when spring arrives but we are aware of a number of reports already and are working with partners to tackle this issue at specific locations. Site meetings with Walsall council and working with Staffordshire police force area is currently ongoing.

One location in particular - The little Wyrley estate off Engine Lane (bordering Norton Canes, Pelsall and Brownhills) is plagued by off roaders and recently we have have a multi-agency approach to tackling this issues whereby the problem solving team from Staffordshire police and Walsall council have highlighted recommendations for partners and landowners to help better secure the land and prevent vehicles riding illegally at the location.

Update 23/05/25
Over the last week we have been carrying out regular patrols in our parks and other green spaces including High Heath Park, Pelsall and Rushall areas. Two people arrested and a bike recovered as part of an investigation into a recent theft.
update. in relation to off road bikes, there has been a reduction in call for service going forward and patrol will continue at targeting locations where the bikes are seen.

July 2025 Update
We carried out a number of patrols during July specifically targeting hotspot areas where the community are telling us incidents are taking place. In addition our officers have been visiting local schools and speaking to young people about ASB including off-road bikes and the dangers associated with it.The team have also been holding local drop-in sessions which allow residents to speak to us, tell us about local concerns and give us the opportunity to tell people what we are doing to tackle these issues. Walsall police carry out multi-agency operations (Op Adhesion) targeting bikes being ridden illegally and dangerously across Walsall, further operations are being planned.

September 2025 update - A site visit was conducted to Engine Lane in Brownhills alongside Walsall Council to look at the existing barriers in place and discuss possibilities of replacing or adding redesigned barriers. This is only in consultation at this stage. In addition, there has been a decrease in reports of off road bikes in this area.

PACT Meeting Priority - Speeding
Concerns raised at the PACT meeting on 7th August about vehicles speeding in the area of Allens Lane, Pelsall Lane, Commonside and Church Road

This is a new priority. The team will now work with the local authority and local councillors to understand the issues, consider enforcement and explore what other road safety preventative measures can be used.