Crime Updates

Smithswood

Burglary 

On 30th January 2025, offenders have gained access through a open door at the rear of the property and have stolen a Mercedes with keys on ELM GROVE.

Theft of motor vehicle 

Between the 25th and 26th January 2025, unknown offender/s have used a relay device to gain access and stolen a Honda Civic on RATHLIN CROFT.

Theft from a motor vehicle 

On 26th January 2025, unknown offender/s have stolen front and rear number plates from a VW Polo on AUCKLAND DRIVE.

Between 24th January and 26th January 2025, unknown offender/s have stolen front and rear number plates from a Hyundai Tucson on LANCHESTER WAY.

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle, since 25th January 2025.

Castle Bromwich

Burglary - There have been no reports of Burglary, since 25th January 2025.

Theft of motor vehicle 

On 26th January 2025, unknown offender/s have used a relay device to gain access and stolen a BMW 3 series on SELWORTHY ROAD.

Theft from a motor vehicle 

Between the 23rd January and 24th January 2025, unknown offender/s have gained access to a unattended Jaguar and have stolen items on PARKFIELD DRIVE.

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle, since 25th January 2025.

Kingshurst 

Burglary – There have been no reports of Burglary, since 25th January 2025.

Theft of motor vehicle 

On 26th January 2025, unknown offender/s have stolen park secure unattended Ford Focus from the drive on GILSON WAY.

Theft from a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Theft from a motor vehicle, since 25th January 2025.

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle, since 25th January 2025.

What’s been happening? 

The Smithswood and Chelmsley Wood Neighbourhood Team have been out in the Town Centre bus interchange and working with the WMP Safer Travel Team to combat and deter crime on the buses. Over the last couple of months, we have received numerous calls for service when youths have caused criminal damage by either throwing items at, or pushing windows out of, moving buses. This behaviour could endanger many lives and will not be tolerated, CCTV shows these offenders and lines of enquiries are being followed. 

This week we were joined by Special Constable Hollis-Straw who volunteers to help our team. She arrested a female who was wanted for a serious domestic assault.

Male was arrested for a shop theft. This male was only just given a suspended 12 week court sentence for recent shop thefts.

Also this week we seized a moped that was stolen nearby the day before. An eagle-eyed member of the public saw the moped surrounded by a group. Unfortunately the group had cleared, but the moped was recovered for their owner. During its recovery, we witnessed a domestic incident and a male had to be arrested to prevent a Breach of the Peace. He was brought to custody where he caused damage to a book in his cell. He appeared in court the next day and received a fine.

Please keep the information coming, if you know where these nuisance bikes are stored and can give descriptions of bikes and riders we can collate & compare with footage we already have from parks and dash cameras. You can report this information anonymously through Crimestoppers if you don’t want to call 101 or email smithswood@westmidlands.police.uk

Police Cadets

Calling 13-17yrs olds, how do you fancy joining WMP Police Cadets?

There are a few spaces left on the Chelmsley Wood Cadets scheme, if you would like more information please email liz.curran@westmidlands,police.uk

This afternoon the Cadets have had a visit from Force Drones, Firearms Officers & (my favourite) the Puppies.

Dates for your Diary 2025 

Cuppa with a Copper - 

Location: Connection Church, Cooks Lane, Fordbridge Birmingham B37 6NP

Date: Saturday 15th February 2025, Time 10:00 - 12:00 (subject to change due to the nature of our job)

Location: St Clements Church Cafe, Green Lane, Castle Bromwich, B36 0BA                                               

Date: 17th February 2025, Time 09:30 till 11:30hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)