Crime Updates

Smithswood

Attempted Burglary 

On 20th March 2025, unknown offender/s have attempted to drill the lock to the back door of the property before being disturbed by resident and offenders made off on AUSTIN CROFT.

Theft of motor vehicle 

On 21st March 2025, unknown offender/s have stolen a secure unattended Ford Puma without keys on CHELMAR CLOSE.

On 25th March 2025, unknown offender/s have stolen a secure unattended Yamaha by cutting off the security chain on Solihull College car park, AUCKLAND DRIVE.

On 26th March 2025, unknown offender/s have stolen a secure unattended Ford Eco sport without keys on LABURNUM AVENUE. The vehicle was later found and recovered.

Theft from a motor vehicle ­- There have been no reports of Theft from a motor vehicle, since 20th March 2025.

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle, since 20th March 2025.

Castle Bromwich

Burglary – There have been no reports of Burglary, since 20th March 2025.

Theft of motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Theft of motor vehicle, since 20th March 2025.

Theft from a motor vehicle 

On 26th March 2025, unknown offender/s have gained access to a Ford van by cutting a hole in the side panel and have stolen tools on Park Hall Academy WATER ORTON ROAD.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle, since 20th March 2025.

Kingshurst 

Burglary – There have been no reports of Burglary, since 20th March 2025.

Theft of motor vehicle 

On 25th March 2025, unknown offender has stolen a secure unattended Ford Puma without keys on KINGSHURST WAY. The vehicle was later found and recovered.

Theft from a motor vehicle 

On 20th March 2025, unknown offender has approached secure unattended VW Golf and have stolen the front bumper on COOKS LANE.

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle, since 20th March 2025.

What’s been happening? Good news

The Neighbourhood Team have been busy this week doing Primary School patrols were Officers have witnessed a high number of drivers committing traffic offences and will be issued tickets.

Officers have also conducted a community speed watch on Lanchester Way, Smithswood and have seized an off-road bike on Meriden Park and a vehicle on Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich for no insurance.

We visited the children at the youth club in St Barnabas Church, Kingshurst.

Dates for your Diary 2025 

Cuppa with a Copper – 

Location: Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Birmingham B36 9PB

Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025, Time 10:00 till 11:00hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)

Location: Castle Bromwich Gardens, Hall Road, Birmingham B36 9BT

Date: Friday 4th April 2025, Time 12:30 till 14:30hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)