West Midlands Police has been under constant pressure to step up its efforts against the rampant car stripping in and around St. Andrews on match days. With many residents and football enthusiasts being victims of this issue, a significant response is needed.

Car stripping is a part of the broader problem of car crime in England and Wales, which according to The Office for National Statistics has gone up by 7 percent as of last year (The Office for National Statistics). Instances near St. Andrews Stadium, home to Birmingham City Football Club, are particularly high on match days. Fans often return from games to find their cars damaged or the contents within missing.

The West Midlands Police have the potential and are capably empowered to bring about the necessary change to ensure car safety on match days. They are urged to employ better measures like increasing patrols in the area, implementing stricter security measures, and expanding surveillance, which could act as a deterrent for these types of crimes.

We urgently seek a meeting to understand how WMP are going protect our valuable property while we are parked on the streets in B9.

By signing this petition, you are lending your support to a safer match day experience for all attendees. Encourage the West Midlands Police to provide stronger protection against car stripping in the St. Andrews area. Please sign this petition.