Smithswood Newsletter

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 22 June 2026 and 30 June 2026.

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 22 June 2026 and 30 June 2026.

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 22 June 2026 and 30 June 2026.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There has been one report of Interference with a motor vehicle between 22 June 2026 and 30 June 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 –

This week the Smiths Wood Officers have had the following arrests:

 3 x arrests for Domestic Violence offences

 1 x arrest for a Shoplifter who was wanted for 13 offences across the borough.

On Thursday 25th June we took the Mobile Police Station to Marston Drive outside the Co-Op in Kingshurst. We were engaging with residents and offer crime prevention advice.

One of our eagle-eyed officers spotted a bike in a bush whilst on patrol. After making enquiries it was a stolen bike and has now been returned to its owner.

We attended Party in the Park at Arden Hall on Saturday, what a lovely event for the local community to attend. Thank you to Arden Hall for all their efforts in arranging it.

Monday the team held an all-out day in the Kingshurst area. We were joined by Solihull Council, housing officers and our Guardian Task Team. We were out knocking doors listening to people’s concerns and carrying out hi-vis patrol around the area in vehicles and on foot. Officers were also on foot patrol around Babbs Mill.

Today, Smithswood NHT partnered with Solihull Council and spoke to the residents of Mull Croft in order to try and tackle the Anti-Social Behaviour issues around Mull Croft. 

We have also welcomed a new member to our neighbourhood Team, officer Spencer Sutton who has been given the post of dedicated neighbourhood officer for the Kingshurst Area. This means we now have a dedicated neighbourhood officer for the three areas we police.

Dates for your Diary 2026

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