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 burglary between 04 June 2026 and 12 June 2026.

On 04/06/26, an attempted residential burglary was committed on Barle Grove. 

Theft of motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 04 June 2026 and 12 June 2026.

Theft from a motor vehicle – There have been one report of Theft from a motor vehicle between 04 June 2026 and 12 June 2026.

Between 05/06/26 and 09/06/26, a theft from motor vehicle was reported from Triumph Walk. 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There has been one report of Interference with a motor vehicle between 04 June 2026 and 12 June 2026.

On 09/06/26, an interference with motor vehicle was reported on Tamar Drive. 

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 –

Officers arrested a male who is a prolific shoplifter for the theft of high value alcohol from a Castle Bromwich retail outlet and following interview he was successfully charged and bailed to attend court.

We recovered a stolen motorbike in a local park that had been reported to us from the Fire service due to its heavily damaged condition

The Team have been out patrolling Hurst Lane North this afternoon outside Castle Bromwich Infant and Junior schools. We have had numerous complaints from parents and residents around the parking at school times where vehicles were blocking driveways and driving on pavements and generally using their vehicles in a reckless, inconsiderate and anti-social manner. The team issued 4 tickets to offending drivers and educated other drivers in an effort to instil safe driving practices and reduce future offending behaviour.

Thank you everyone that attended the beat surgery at Arden Hall last night. It was a successful engagement with a good attendance from local residents and councillors alike. We will be reviewing all the information and concerns received and it is our intention to proactively deal with the issues that were raised.

Dates for your Diary 2026

Cuppa with a Copper

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

Date: Thursday 18th June 2026, Time 10:00 till 11:00hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)

Cuppa with a Copper

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

Date: Saturday 20th June 2026, Time 13:00 till 14:30hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)

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