POLICE chiefs have been urged by the Bromsgrove MP to step up patrols in Wythall and Hollywood after his recent survey highlighted key issues with crime and disorder in the village. MP Bradley Thomas conducted a survey on residents views around crime and anti-social behaviour with Wythall residents raising concerns around burglary, car theft, fly tipping, speeding and drug dealing. Following the survey, the MP brought West Mercia Police’s chief constable, Richard Cooper and police and crime commissioner, John Campion, to the town to discuss issues with residents. Mr Thomas said: “I’m grateful to the Chief Constable and our Police and Crime Commissioner for joining me in Wythall. He added he regularly engaging with residents in Wythall, with this visit being a chance to showcase to Mr Thomas some of the “proactive policing” being done.