Dear Resident,

Firstly we would like to take the opportunity to wish a very Merry Christmas to those that celebrate and best wishes for 2025. 

Priority Response: 

This week, our officers have been actively assisting colleagues with outstanding priority logs and priority investigation logs. By addressing these priority issues promptly, we aim to reduce overall demand and ensure that our community receives swift and effective responses. Our team is dedicated to providing timely assistance to those in need and maintaining a high level of service.

Investigations:

 Our officers have been diligently investigating numerous crime reports throughout the week. Each case has been carefully reviewed, with significant progress made in several investigations. Many crime reports havhe been resolved, ensuring that the investigative process is both thorough and expeditious. We are committed to delivering justice and maintaining public safety by bringing offenders to account and providing closure to victims.

Local Crime:

Here are the crime updates for the Handsworth Wood area between 16/11/2024 and 12/12/2024.

Cherry Orchard Road – Theft of a motor vehicle - Between 11pm on 17/11/2024 and 8:18am on 18/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Mercedes C220D.

Handsworth Wood Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 1:17am and 1:35am on 19/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Toyota Estima. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle and stole it by unknown means.

Selbourne Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 4:30pm and 9:12pm on 19/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure parked and unattended Land Rover Evoque. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle and stole it by unknown means. 

Devonshire Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 2:20am and 1:39pm on 22/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Mitsubishi L200. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle and stole it by unknown means. 

Devonshire Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 6pm on 21/11/2024 and 6am on 22/12/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Vauxhall Corsa. Offender have removed front and rear number plate by unknown means. 

Newcombe Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 6pm on 23/11/2024 and 1pm on 24/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Renault Trafic. Offender removed front and rear number plate. 

Headlington Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 3:30pm on 27/11/2024 and 9am on 28/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Mercedes Sprinter Van. Offenders entered vehicle causing no damage, removed the ignition cowling and made unsuccessful attempts to start it. 

Elmhurst Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 3am and 3:30am on 29/11/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Peugeot 307. Offenders gained entry to vehicle by unknown means and stole the following items power tools including Makita Drill, Titan Grinder, and Sander. To the valve of approx. £500.

Larchfield Close – Burglary – Between 2:31am and 3am on 01/12/2024, unknown persons approached the property and used tools to snap the front door lock, before entering the house. Offenders have entered the house and completed search of the house. Offenders have stolen four pairs of car keys and a handbag before making off in 2 of the vehicles belonging to the home owner. 

Oxhill Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 10:30am and 12:12pm on 30/11/2024, unknown person approached an insecure, (vehicle driver popped back into house leaving keys in the vehicle.) Hyundai i20 classic. Offenders have stolen vehicle with keys. 

Uplands Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 7pm on 02/12/2024 and 5am on 03/12/2024, unknown persons approached secure, parked and unattended Ford Kuga. Offenders searched interior and stole items from boot by way of dropping the rear seats to access. 

Beauchamp Avenue – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 8pm on 03/12/2024 and 7:45am on 04/12/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Mercedes Sprinter. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle by smashing drivers side window. Offenders stole numerous power tools from vehicle to the approx. value of £1800.

Sandwell Road – Burglary – Between 11.30am and 12pm on 05/12/2024, unknown persons approached rear of the property gaining entry through insecure bathroom window. Main bedroom was searched. Items stolen were bank cards and a Samsung Galaxy S24 phone. 

Cherry Orchard Road – Burglary – Between 2.30am and 3.30am on 07/12/2024, unknown persons approached property and gained entry via rear sliding UPVC door. Offenders have stolen vehicle keys to a Audi A3 sport from inside the address. Once offender exited the address they then proceeded to steal vehicle. 

Uplands Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 23:50pm and 23:59pm on 05/12/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Nissan Juke Tekna. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.

Regent Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 2.15pm on 06/12/2024 and 11.20am on 08/12/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Hyundai 130 classic. Offenders gained entry to vehicle by smashing front drivers side window with an unknown implement. Items stolen a portable Sat Nav.

Selbourne Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 8pm on 07/12/2024 and 2.30pm on 08/12/2024, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Fiesta. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means. 

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Crime prevention:

Winter is here, and while we layer up to avoid the cold, let's not forget about layering up our home security.

Criminals will take advantage of insecure windows and propped open doors, even if it’s the back door. 

Keep you and your home safe this winter by following these useful tips:

·  Make sure doors and windows are closed and locked. Even if you’re just popping out, lock up and secure your home.

·  Consider installing window locks to prevent intruders from easily opening your windows.

·  Consider installing a home security system with visible cameras and alarm systems to deter burglars.

·  Keep your valuables out of sight. Close blinds or curtains to prevent prying eyes from scouting your belongings. Shutting the blinds will keep your house warmer.

·  Give a spare key to a trusted neighbour or invest in a secure key lockbox.

·  Hosting family or friends in your garden - don’t invite burglars to the party. Keep your side entrance, back door, or garden gate closed/locked.

·  Storing away bikes, gardening equipment, and summer activities? Lock up and keep that garage door closed. It takes seconds for thieves to spot and take expensive tools/bikes/motor vehicles. Consider securing your valuables inside the garage or shed as well.

·  For extra security keep porch doors locked, wheelie bins away from low fences or garages, and sheds secure.

For more advice from West Midlands Police visit https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/police-forces/west-midlands-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/27-station-road/