Is Shirley North safe?

Current local priorities

• Shirley North ward priority Drug related ASB Drug related anti-social behaviour has been identified as a key concern within the Parkfields and Freshfields areas of Shirley North. Reports from residents highlight groups congregating within and around the park, particularly during late afternoons, early evenings and at weekends, resulting in concerns around suspected drug use, drug dealing, associated nuisance behaviour and the impact on community safety.
• Ward Priority: Community Reassurance and Visible Policing Residents have highlighted concerns regarding a lack of visible policing in areas of Shirley North that do not traditionally experience high levels of crime or anti-social behaviour. Whilst policing resources are often directed towards identified hotspot locations, it is important that all parts of the ward receive regular police engagement and reassurance patrols to maintain public confidence, deter criminality and strengthen community relationships. The ward panel agreed on the priority to be an increase to police visibility and community engagement across all areas of Shirley North, ensuring residents feel reassured, connected to local policing and confident in reporting concerns.
• Shoplifting Following an increase in recorded shoplifting offences and some good positive work from the team, the ward panel were keen to maintain the work by adding it as one of the priorities. It has been discussed as a ward priority at every ward panel since and the community concern survey highlights that shoplifting is a priority for residents of the ward