Dear Resident,

Here’s your quick round up from the Handsworth Wood Policing team. 

Local Crime:

Here are the crime updates for the Handsworth Wood area from 01/04/2025 and 30/04/2025.

Copthall Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 8pm on 01/04/2025 and 11am on 02/04/2025, three unknown persons have approached a secure, parked and unattended Nissan Juke Tekna. Offenders have entered vehicle via the boot by unknown means. Offenders stole vehicle.

Farcroft Avenue – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 7.45am and 12.30pm on 03/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Audi. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle and stolen it by unknown means. 

Holyhead Road – Theft or unauthorised taking of a pedal cycle- Between 9.45am and 10.47am on 08/04/2025, unknown persons approached a locked and secure Grey Shockwave electric pedal cycle worth approx. £600. Offenders have cut the chain lock and removed it. Electric bike stolen. 

Camp Lane – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 10pm on 05/04/2025 and 6pm on 06/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Skoda Rapid 135. Offenders gained access to vehicle by unknown means. Items stolen Air pods, mobile phone and wallet. 

Uplands Road – Burglary – Between 5pm on 04/04/2025 and 7pm on 07/04/2025, unknown persons approached garden of property. Offenders entered through a locked front door by unknown means no damage caused. Items stolen wooden floor boards and copper piping.

World End Road – Interference with a motor vehicle – Between 2.55am and 3am on 11/04/2025, two unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Volkswagen Tiguan Escape. Offenders tried handles on vehicle but failed to gain entry. 

Rookery Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 4am on 15/04/2025 and 6pm on 16/04/2025, unknown persons approached an insecure, stationary and unattended Ford Focus. Offenders gained entry to vehicle via open rear window. Offenders stole wallet containing bank cards, Samsung phones, iPad, iPhone and vehicle log book.

Friary Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 6pm on 16/04/2025 and 8am on 17/04/2025, unknown persons approached secure, parked and unattended Ford Transit. Offenders have gained entry and stole it by unknown means. Vehicle also contained various tools and equipment. 

Oxhill Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 11pm on 18/04/2025 and 9am on 19/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Focus. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.

Westbourne Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 2am on 25/04/2025 and 11.21am on 27/04/2025, unknown persons approached an unlocked, parked and unattended Vauxhall Corsa, Offenders stole laptop, jacket and bank card from inside the vehicle. 

West Avenue – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 1.30am and 2.50am on 27/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Audi RS6. Offenders gained entry to the vehicle by unknown means and stole it. 

Somerset Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 7.27pm on 25/04/2025 and 4.10pm on 27/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Audi A3. Offenders removed grill and parking sensors and stole them. 

College Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 11pm on 27/04/2025 and 6.30am on 28/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Peugeot 3008. Offenders smashed front passenger side window to gain entry to vehicle. Offenders lifted bonnet of vehicle and removed front bumper, lights, grill and other items. 

Cherry Orchard Road – Interference with a motor vehicle – Between 4am and 4.35am on 29/04/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Alfa Romeo Giulia. Offenders gained entry to vehicle by unknown means. Steering lock mechanism was damage. Offenders removed front bumper, radar senor and cruise control unit. Offender left all items on floor by car. 

Farnham Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 10pm on 30/04/2025 and 4.41am on 01/05/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Fiesta. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle by unknown means. Items stolen purse containing cash, bank cards and a driving licence. 

Somerset Road – Burglary – Between 12.01am on 17/03/2025 and 12.01am on 01/05/2025, unknown persons approached the front of the property, gaining entry via front window. Once inside the property, offenders have conducted a messy search and stole £400 in cash from the living. 

Good news:

Get involved.
Streetwatch is a community patrol initiative that helps you make a difference where you live. Street watch gives you and your community an opportunity to keep your area safe, including just walking round your neighbourhood, which can really help. Local police keep in regular contact with street watch members to share information and work in partnership with you.
If you are interested in taking part in a Streetwatch within the Lozells and East Handsworth Area area you can contact the team on lozells@westmidlands.police.uk or streetwatch@westmidlands.police.uk

Crime prevention:

Vehicle crime:

Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

 Checklist for securing your home:

Checklist for securing your home when you leave it | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

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Crimestoppers:

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