Chelmsley Team Newsletter

Chelmsley Team Newsletter

Chelmsley Wood Newsletter, 25th April 2026

For both areas, Chelmsley & Fordbridge.

Keeping them peeled

PCSO Carr has had his eagle eyes everywhere this set of shifts, he spotted a wanted male on Asda car park. His quick reaction soon had Police Officers putting this male in cuffs and recalled to serve 56days.

He also spotted a suspicious looking man near the Police Station who drop a bag full of chocolates and ran off, PCSO Carr returned the stolen goods to the shop and recorded the theft. The male got away empty handed this time, but his face is remembered and we always Keep them peeled.

A Community Protection Notice come with the power of arrest and this week sees our Officers arresting a male for breaching his conditions. On this occasion the Court has issued a fine.

A Community Protection Notice (CPN) is a legal tool in England and Wales used to stop individuals (aged 16+), businesses, or organizations from committing persistent, unreasonable anti-social behaviour that negatively impacts the local community's quality of life. Issued by Councils or Police, they require recipients to cease specific actions, perform required tasks, or take reasonable steps to rectify issues.

Warning Requirement: Before a CPN is issued, the perpetrator must be given a written warning, allowing them to change their behaviour. This is a CPW.

Breach Consequences: Non-compliance is a criminal offence. It can result in a fixed penalty notice (typically £100), a fine of up to £2,500 for individuals, or a fine of up to £20,000 for businesses.

The team have also been joined by Officers from the Safer Travel & WMP Drones teams this week, tackling local issues around Chelmsley Town Centre and the Bus Interchange. Officers have been working in plain clothes and vehicles whilst also switching up their shifts to cover the early hours. This has culminated in some great stops resulting in an illegal E-Bike being seized on Pike Drive after the offender made of from Officers. Class A Drugs being found on a male in Winchester Drive and cannabis retrieved from a young male on the Bus Interchange.

These drug offences are being dealt with by way of Community Resolution, out of court, and offenders will be required to engage with SIAS, Solihull Integrated Addiction Services, for education programs and of course the drugs are seized and disposed of.

Crime Updates for both areas

Overnight 16th-17th April, the front of a Ford Transit, including bumper/lights/bonnet & wing panels where stolen whilst parked on Waterloo Ave.

Around 14:15hrs on 17th April, 2 offenders attempted to steal a Honda M/Cycle from outside KFC, Moorend Ave. Motorist blocked the bike and the offenders made off.

Overnight 18th-19th April, the number plates of a Vauxhall Corsa were stolen whilst parked on Lowerstack Croft.

Around 09:15hrs on 20th April, a robbery took place on Chelmsley Road. Male offender took gold necklaces from a female.

Between 17th-20th April, a house was entered via a first-floor window on Berwicks Lane. Numerous tools were stolen. Our enquiries are ongoing.

Overnight 18th-19th April, an Audi vehicle had the windscreen damaged whilst parked on Waterson Croft.

At 00:50hrs on 20th April, a Ford Puma was entered on Alder Drive and cash was taken from inside.

Early hours of 20th April, a vehicle (no details) was scratched on Piccadilly Close.

At 18:00hrs on 20th April, a Vauxhall Corsa had the rear windscreen smashed whilst parked on Coralin Close.

21st-22nd April, 3 Ford Puma vehicles had the front bumpers stolen whilst parked in the car park for the flats on Forth Drive.

At 17:10hrs on 22nd April, both a Porsche & a Ford Transit had windows smashed on Leahill Croft.

Between 17:30hr on 22nd & 13:50hrs on 23rd April, a Peugeot 2008 was stolen from Heathmere Drive.

At 20:40hrs on 23th April, a garage door frame was damaged on Hatchford Walk. Offender did not gain entry.

Overnight 23rd – 24th April, 2 x Ford vehicles had the front bumpers stolen on Heathmere Drive.

Overnight 23rd – 24th April, the front bumper, lights and wheel arches were stolen from a Ford Puma on Crabtree Drive.

In the early hours of 24th April, a male has been trying vehicle doors in Longly Walk & Alder Drive.

Crime Prevention Please ensure you are removing all valuables from your vehicles & checking it is locked. Where possible park the front of the vehicle tight up to something solid. If on street parking speak to your family & neighbours and try to park front bumper towards each other as close as possible.

Dates for your Dairy

Cuppa with a Coppa Friday 1st May 11:00 x 12:00hrs at Lily’s Tea Parlour

Chelmsley Wood Parish Council Residents Hub, Saturday 9th May 10-12:00hrs at The Onward Club 107 Helmswood Drive B37 7NS.

Check out www.streetsstudio.co.uk to find out where the Solihull Youth bus will be and all the great activities that are on offer. They are offering brilliant sessions at the Onward Club, check the calendar on their website.

Until next time

Stay safe & well

Chelmsley Wood Neighbourhood Team.

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