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Weekly Newsletter from the Rurals Neighbourhood Team

Dear Resident,

 

In recent weeks, the Balsall Common Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team has been proactively addressing antisocial behaviour through targeted patrols in key areas and responding to community reports, with particular focus during the Halloween and Bonfire night periods.

We are working in partnership with various organisations to address issues affecting residents, workers, and visitors in Solihull. Our approach emphasises close community collaboration to prevent crime and address your primary concerns.

 

Recent Crime Updates

 

Knowle 

  • Between 14/11/24 and 15/11/24, a charcoal grey Toyota RAV4 was stolen from Wychwood Avenue, Solihull. The vehicle was later recovered in Hall Green.
  • Between 18:00hrs on 14/11/24 and 07:00hrs on 15/11/24, a locked and unattended Red Seat Ibiza Toca was stolen from Longdon Road, Solihull, B93.
  • On 15/11/2024 between 02:50 and 03:00, two unknown offenders entered a rear garden on Lady Bryon Lane, Solihull, B93 9AT and attempted to break into the property. No entry was gained.
  • On 16/11/24 between 12:40pm and 16:00pm at Silhillans Sports and Conference Centre (Old Silhillians Club, Warwick Road, Knowle), tools valued at £3000 were stolen from a White Ford Transit HITE 350. The perpetrators cut a hole in the van's side while the owner was playing rugby.

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    Dorridge & Hockley Heath

  • Between 00:00 on 12/11/2024 and 09:53 on 14/11/2024: A Mercedes A220 AMG was stolen from the driveway at Mill Lane, Solihull. The car key, previously stored near the kitchen microwave was taken. 
  • On 20/11/2024 between 02:50-20:54: Forced entry was made to a property by smashing a window, resulting in the theft of two Range Rover Sports vehicles. The tracker was removed and abandoned on Packwood Road

  • On 21/11/20/24 Property owner of Bushwood Drive, Dorridge, Solihull returned to find unknown offenders had gained entry to the property by smashing the back-door glass.

     

    • Meriden & Balsall Common

  • On 15/11/24 from 06:25hrs to 06:35hrs at Burleigh Close, Balsall Common. Unknown offenders in a cloned Audi used a signal tracking device to unlock and steal a BMW X3 from the driveway.
  • Between 00:00 and 07:00 on 14/11/2024 at Spencers End, Spencers Lane. Overnight garage break-in occurred while residents were asleep. The detached garage door was removed and the space searched, though nothing was reported stolen. Door replacement cost: £170.
  • On 20/11/2024 at 15:00 on Hazel Place, Station Road: Teens were observed gathering behind the building and damaging door control panels, potentially attempting to disable lighting. No building entry was attempted.

  • Between 22:30 on 16/11/2024 and 07:15 on 17/11/2024: A locked Ford Fiesta was stolen from Meer End Road, Solihull. 

     

    • Bickenhill/NEC

    Multiple vehicle thefts have been reported from hotel car parks, including Hilton, Ibis, and NEC Genting locations. 

     

    Protecting your vehicle 

    During these winter months it’s tempting to leave your vehicle unattended to deice it. However, these are the times where vehicles get stolen. Please consider the below tips to secure and protect your vehicle: 

     

    A Guide to Defrosting a Car Windscreen ...

     

    ☑️ Don’t leave anything especially expensive items on show

    🔑 Ensure windows/sunroof is closed 

    🔔 Lock your doors and windows

    🌂Never leave the keys in the ignition

    🔐 Store keyless fobs in a signal blocking case or foil lined tin 

    🔑 Invest in a steering wheel lock 

    ☑️ Park in front of CCTV and in well-lit areas 

    🔔 Install a car alarm/utilize GPS tracking

    🌂Don’t hide spare keys around your vehicle

    🔑 Use lockable license plate screws to prevent thieves removing them easily 

     

    🎄 Special Events

    Monday, 25th November 2024

     

  • Dorridge Christmas Light Switch-On
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    • We will conduct Community patrols during the festivities 
    • Public safety presence throughout the event

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  • Knowle Community StreetWatch
    • Time: 4:00 PM onwards
    • Location: Knowle area
    • Supporting local neighbourhood safety initiatives

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    🏠 Regular Warm Hubs

    Weekly Thursday Warm Hub

  • Location: St Peters Church
  • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
  • Services Offered: 
    • Free tea and coffee
    • Warm, welcoming environment
    • Support for residents seeking shelter from the cold
    • Open to all community members

    • Opportunity to raise concerns with us 

       

    • Weekly Tuesday Meriden Warm Hub

  • Location: Meriden
  • Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Features: 
    • Multi-agency support presence
    • Community gathering space
    • Available every Tuesday
    • Various support services on hand
    • Opportunity to raise concerns with us 

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    🤝 Working Together

    We will be assisting the Shirley Neighbourhood Team with warrant executions to keep our communities safe. This partnership approach ensures more effective policing across all our areas of responsibility.

     

    Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour: School Partnerships in Balsall Common/Arden Schools

    We are actively working to reduce anti-social behaviour in Balsall Common through partnerships with:

    Our Education Partners

  • Close collaboration with local school headteachers 
  • Regular presence at key times
  • Educational engagement with students
  • Early intervention strategies

    • Working Together

  • Coordinating with Solihull Partnership teams
  • Supporting schools with targeted initiatives
  • Responding to community concerns
  • Building positive relationships with young people

    • This joint approach helps us identify issues early and create effective solutions for our community.

     

    Get in touch with us! 

    If you would like to join our StreetWatch or SpeedWatch please email rural@westmidlands.police.uk 

    Please report any suspicious behaviour using the link below, or call 101:

    https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/contact-us/report-crimeincident

    In an emergency, always dial 999.

     

    You can also contact the Neighbourhood Team directly for any non-urgent issues and give us any information with what’s happening in your area via email:

    rural@westmidlands.police.uk 

     

    CRIMESTOPPERS

    If you have concerns in your area and wish to report any issues anonymously please contact www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers guarantees 100% anonymity.

     

    TWITTER

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