Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Here is your weekly round-up of what has been going on in and around your local area 

Smith’s Wood

 
Burglary – There have been no reports of burglary between 12 October 2025 and 21 October 2025.

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been 2 reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 12 October 2025 and 21 October 2025.

On 17/10/2025, unknown offender(s) have stolen a vehicle from Lundy View. 

On 20/10/2025, unknown offender(s) have stolen a vehicle from Auckland Drive. However, the vehicle was recovered within an hour of the incident. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been 2 reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 12 October 2025 and 21 October 2025.

On 15/10/2025, unknown offender(s) have stolen parcels from an insecure delivery van on Falkland Way.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 12 October 2025 and 21 October 2025.

Officers from the Smiths wood neighbourhood team are continuing to conduct proactive patrols and take preventative measures to tackle vehicle crime, across all Smiths wood, Kingshurst and Castle Bromwich. 

Simple Steps to Keep Your Vehicle Safe – 

Keyless ignition owners should use a Faraday pouch for their fob. All drivers should consider a steering lock, park in well – lit visible areas, lock their vehicle, remove valuables and ensure windows, sunroof, and wing mirrors are closed/ folded. Unfolded mirrors may signal an unlocked car to thieves.

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CCTV REGISTRY

We need more people to register their home or business CCTV and doorbell cameras to help solve crime by providing footage when alerted.

Register your CCTV or doorbell cameras at: CCTV Registry | West Midlands Police

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What’s been happening? Good news –

We are already aware of a major issue with the anti-social use of off-road motorbikes throughout the area and in the last week we and neighbouring teams have found and increase in these motorbikes, which are outstanding stolen vehicles, abandoned and some even burnt out. We located three motorbikes that have all been identified as stolen, one of which in a robbery with a knife described as being ‘arm-length’. This was also located next to these bikes. We have seized this to take this weapon off the streets and have it forensically analysed to identify a suspect.

We have continued with making further arrests including a male for Controlling and Coercive behaviour and Non-fatal Strangulation, the last of which was committed while he was on bail not to contact the victim. We arrested another male for making threats with an offensive weapon after he picked up a plank of wood and the victim worried, they would be hit. This will be going to CPS for advice around a charge. Within the week we were joined by a Special Constable who volunteers to work certain shifts with our team. She made her first ever arrest for Rape. Two further domestic offenders were arrested in the last few days. One male handed himself in for Harassment. The other was arrested after we responded to a domestic in progress. He was brought in for: Common Assault, Assault with Injury, Violence to Secure Entry, and Possession of Class B- Cannabis. Community resolution for local young offender targeting stores in Smiths wood. Officers helped locate a high-risk missing person and offered safeguarding and referrals to assist going forward. Male arrested for shop theft. Male arrested for breaching court bail in relation to Domestic offences.

In other news, the Council have secured a closure order at a shop in Castle Bromwich that has repeatedly been found to be selling illicit vapes and cigarettes. Currently, no customers are allowed on site, only the owners and emergency services.

If you see any suspicious activity in your areas, please make us aware and we can act upon any information we receive. And, for daily updates kindly follow us on X.com. @SmithswoodWMP