Weekly News update

Update from the Norton Neighbourhood Policing Team

Dear Residents,

We hope you have been enjoying the return of the nice weather, and it was great to see everybody enjoying themselves watching the England match and it went off without any incidents. 

We have had a vehicle stopped on Love Lane where the driver was found to be in possession of drugs and has been dealt with accordingly

There has been a burglary on the Norton Road where it is believed they have been after the vehicle on the drive, The occupier has disturbed them, and they have made off without getting the car. See below for advise on keeping your vehicle safe.

There have been several thefts from people’s driveways including parcels and items believed to have been taken by the scrap men without permission and were not scrap so please be mindful of leaving things in sight of the road.

A pedal cycle has been stolen from Mary Stevens Park after the owner has set it down, the offender has grabbed the bike and ridden off. 

A reminder to vehicle owners to keep their vehicles safe and secure after reports items have been taken form vehicle overnight when they have been left on display or the vehicles left insecure.

West Midlands Police  recommends these specific layers to protect your vehicle:  

Primary Layer: Physical Steering Lock 

Use a sturdy lock that is Sold Secure tested or Secured by Design approved. 

Full-cover "Disklok" types are highly recommended as they are difficult to remove and very visible. 

Secondary Layer: Key Protection 

Faraday Pouch: Store keyless fobs in a signal-blocking pouch to prevent "relay theft," where thieves intercept the signal from inside your home. 

Safe Storage: Keep keys well away from the front door and windows to prevent them from being "fished" through a letterbox. 

Tertiary Layer: Driveway & Technology 

Driveway Security: Consider installing pull-up metal pillars (bollards) to physically trap the car on your drive. 

Trackers & Alarms: Use Thatcham-rated category 1 or 2 alarms and tracking systems to help recover the vehicle if it is taken. 

Final Layer: Habitual Checks 

Double-Check: Always pull the handle to ensure it’s locked, as thieves may use "jammers" to block your remote signal. 

Clear the Cabin: Never leave valuables like bags, cash, or electronics on display; even a small amount of change can tempt a break-in 

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We regularly hold police surgeries and drop-in sessions for you to come along and get advice on crime prevention, protecting your homes or cars etc

This week PC Smith has been at Doveton House Love Lane giving crime prevention and security advice to lots of residents.

Our next events are

Iverley Care Home Norton Road 25-06-25 between 13-00 -15-00

St Michaels Church Maynard Avenue 24-06-26 between 12-00 – 13-00

Iverley care home are also holding a Dementia carers café on 24-06-26 at 14-00 for anyone who would like to go along and talk with other people who are caring for loved ones with dementia.

Pcso Wakeman and Pcso Hall have been in the local primary schools doing a crime scene workshop with the Junior pcso’s , teaching them about the different sorts of evidence we can get from the location of a crime.

Regards

Norton Neighbourhood officers

PC IAN SMITH     ian.smith@westmidlands.police.uk

PCSO Melanie Wakeman    melanie.wakeman@westmidlands.police.uk