Here’s a quick round up from me of the Willenhall/Binley, Cheylesmore & Earlsdon Neighbourhood Team 

What’s been happening in Cheylesmore?

 Good afternoon! I hope you’re all well. 

Here’s a short roundup of our set.

PCSO Emily BIRCH 31367.

Motor Vehicle Offences.  

This week we have seen x3 Theft from a motor vehicle and x1 Theft of a motor vehicle;

From: 14/11/2024 21:00 To: 15/11/2024 09:30

Location: THE PARK PALING

Circs: Victim has parked their vehicle – a Ford Focus, at offence location leaving it locked and secure. Between times above, unknown offender has approached the victims vehicle smashing the offside front window with unknown implement. Offender(s) have proceeded to take loose change from the centre console of the vehicle. Offender(s) have then made good their escape with the same.

From: 17/11/2024 00:30 To: 17/11/2024 10:30

Location: DAVENTRY ROAD

Circs: Offender unknown approached secure unattended silver VAUXHALL CORSA, parked in street, smashing rear window by unknown means, gaining entry to vehicle, stealing a portable display screen (unknown make), HOODRICH jacket light blue in colour stolen, tyre inflator and TED BAKER perfume, before making off in unknown direction.

From: 14/11/2024 22:00 To: 15/11/2024 08:30

Location: SUNNYBANK AVENUE

Circs: Unknown suspects have gained entry to the IP's locked and secure vehicle - a Nissan Navara N-Guard - via unknown means, which was parked on his driveway at the time. Suspects have made good their escape in the vehicle in an unknown direction.

From: 17/11/2024 19:00 To: 17/11/2024 22:00

Location: ESHER DRIVE

Circs: Victim has left his car parked locked and secure at offence location, during which offenders have attended, gained access via unknown means and taken items from the vehicle totalling an unknown value.

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Please ensure you remove any items and valuables from your vehicle when leaving, particularly overnight and when in remote locations. Opportunists have no regard for value. In the past we have even seen break ins to vehicles for small change left in the centre console – so please ensure you remove everything. 

We are looking into a number of lines of enquiry in regards to the crimes mentioned above, including looking at CCTV evidence, Dash Cam footage as well as speaking to key witnesses who may have important and helpful information to assist us. If you have any information regarding the above please don’t hesitate to contact us on 101 or using Live Chat. This can be done anonymously if you wish.

Some security measures you might consider for your vehicles;

CCTV and witness statements are being reviewed and we encourage anyone who may have information to call us on 101, webchat, or email the team direct at binleyandwillenhall@westmidlands.police.uk

Burglary 

We have not had any burglaries reported to us in Cheylesmore this week.

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The team have been conducting regular late night patrols to disrupt potential opportunistic offenders and deter crime. However, enquiries and investigations are also ongoing in relation to previously reported burglaries.

Although the team will continue their strategic patrols aimed to prevent and disrupt, there are some things you can also do to deter potential burglars;

If you see any suspicious behaviour, please report to us via 101, Live Chat, or if an emergency 999.

Anti-Social Behaviour 

With the warmer weather approaching, we are seeing an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour particularly from younger individuals and groups, off-road bikes etc. The Neighbourhood Team are aware of these issues and will do what we can to take positive action against these nuisances.

We are aware of ongoing ASB in the blocks of flats on Charminster Drive, Rotherham House, Earlsdon Street, Asda London Road, Asda Daventry Road, Airport Retail Park, aswell as other various areas and properties, and we are taking positive action against this. I will be conducting various joint visits with partner agencies this week to problem addresses that cause ongoing issues for residents and repeat demand.

The team are continuing to patrol our usual ASB hotspots and have seen a reduction in incidents when doing so, as well as responding to any new incidents. We are also aware of a number of problem individuals causing regular issues. We have conducted home visits on a number of people so far and we continue our efforts in identifying others.

Beggars 

We are aware of the beggars on Earlsdon high street, the Co-Op, One Stop, Airport Retail Park, McDonalds, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl. West Midlands Police have repeatedly offered help and signposted them to various agencies who can assist them. We advise not to give them money or goods as this only serves to fund their addictions. They do have support from various agencies (including offers of rooms/a bed) and this will only encourage the ongoing anti-social behaviour that we consistently get reports and complaints about. Some even have their own properties.

We understand that this behaviour can be intimidating and we still continue to regularly patrol these hotspots. Some individuals have Community Protection Notices in place due to their behaviour, so please don’t hesitate to report this to us if you are affected or see this happening. 

We continue to record any breaches of conditions for those that have Community Protection Notices and will enforce these in order to protect the public from their behaviour. 

PACT Meetings (Police and Communities Together)

PACT (Police and Communities Together) is a partnership meeting which gives you the opportunity to regularly meet with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, local councillors and other local partners, and raise any community issues.

We use these meetings to find out what the issues are in the community and to answer questions from residents with the aim to tackle crime and community safety concerns at a local level. These meetings are your opportunity to raise your community priorities and concerns, receive crime prevention advice and receive updates on what the NPT and councillors have been doing to address the priorities and concerns raised at the previous meeting.

The meetings provide communities a forum to influence what happens in their neighbourhood and facilitates partnership working between local agencies and residents.

Upcoming meetings;

Tuesday 26th November 2024

18:00hrs

Cheylesmore Community Centre

These are your opportunities to talk to us about what’s important to you and what’s going on in your area.

We’d love to see you there.

Thank you for all your continued support.  

PCSO Emily BIRCH 31367.

Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore & Earlsdon NHT.