Smithswood Newsletter!

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

Smith’s Wood

Residential Burglary – There has been one report of residential burglary between 15 March 2026 and 23 March 2026.

On 19/03/2026, a residential burglary was committed on Jersey Croft. 

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been one report of Theft of motor vehicle between 15 March 2026 and 23 March 2026.

On 16/03/2026, a vehicle was stolen from Sheppey Drive. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been one report of Theft from a motor vehicle between 15 March 2026 and 23 March 2026.

On 18/03/2026, a theft from motor vehicle was committed on Meriden Drive. 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 15 March 2026 and 23 March 2026.

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.

What has been happening? Good news –

On the 18th of March we arrested a male who failed to attend court last week for a theft from a shop that committed in Kingshurst. For not attending, he spent the rest of the day and all night in custody for court the following morning.

On the 19th of March, PCSO Michelle Collins was at The Evergreen Hub, Kinghurst to talk to a parents Group about the “Hollie Guard” mobile phone app Hollie Guard was developed by the Hollie Gazzard Trust to help people stay safe. The app was created in honour of Hollie. It is the definitive safety app fully endorsed by many police forces across the country.

PCSO Khan and Collins held a Police Beat Surgery at Elmwood Family Hub in Smiths Wood. They spoke to residents about any concerns and provided crime prevention advice.

On the 20th of March another arrest was made for a female who failed to attend court on Tuesday. She had failed to provide a reasonable excuse for not attending probation appointments while on a suspended sentence for assaulting an office in 2024. Court was arranged for Tuesday, but she failed to show.

Back in October we shared that the team had arrested a male for making threats with an offensive weapon in a public place after wielding a plank of wood. CPS have now come back and authorised charging him for this offence and he will be attending court soon.

Last week, a multi-agency partnership group came together to discuss serious organised crime and exploitation in Smiths Wood. Identified concerns were discussed for an action plan to be devised to deliver against those raised. 

Dates for your diaries – 

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