The force had 1,000 officers on duty overnight - compared with 400 for each of Monday and Tuesday - with the situation across the region remaining calm.
They have now released more than 30 CCTV images of people they want to speak to in connection with the disorder and have begun the process of recovering "thousands of pounds worth" of items stolen by looters, executing a series of search warrants.
See the CCTV images released yesterday
In an unprecedented move, Solihull Magistrates' Court sat all night to help fast-track those charged in connection with the disorder in the region.
Chief Superintendent Phil Kay said: "This is a first for the West Midlands and has given us the opportunity to put before the courts the prisoners involved in the disorder in a really timely manner which helps speed up the judicial process."
Five people who appeared at Solihull Magistrates' Court overnight were sent to prison while one juvenile was bailed with strict conditions including an electronic curfew, West Midlands Police said.
Chief Superintendent Kay added: "Last night we worked closely with the communities of the West Midlands to appeal for calm and it is pleasing to see that these appeals were listened to and the streets remained quiet and peaceful.
"Our focus was on maintaining a high-visibility presence throughout the night and early hours, which helped prevent any further disorder.
"We have seen the benefits of social media being used responsibly to send positive messages about the situation in the West Midlands and to dispel malicious rumour and innuendo.
"We would like to thank the community for their ongoing support."
West Midlands Ambulance Service assistant chief ambulance officer Tracey Morrell said: "I would like t
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o thank the public for their continued respect for the wishes of the families touched by the dreadful incident in Winson Green. 
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