Smithswood Newsletter

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 attempted residential burglary between 26 October 2026 and 03 November 2026.

On 30/10/2026, an attempt to residential burglary was reported on Wight Croft. 

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been one report of Theft of motor vehicle between 26 October 2026 and 03 November 2026.

On 30/10/2026, a vehicle was reported stolen from Laburnum Avenue. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 26 October 2026 and 03 November 2026.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no report of Interference with a motor vehicle between 26 October 2026 and 03 November 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, Smithswood team has had fours arrests. Two arrests of domestic violence order, one arrest of theft from a shop and one arrest of domestic harassment. 

Smithswood NHT also seized a vehicle for No Tax and No Insurance in Castle Bromwich. 

Local PCSOs joined the local community to celebrate Halloween by decorating pumpkins at Kingshurst Allotments. We also joined Halloween celebrations with the residents of Henshaw Court. 

Our community Speed Watch group were out last week on Water Orton Road in Castle Bromwich. Castle Bromwich team were also on patrol on the same afternoon. 

Castle Bromwich neighbourhood officers were in Morisons this week offering crime prevention advice around the safety in the darker nights. 

This afternoon, two surgeries were held at Wyegate Close and Elmwood Family Hub in Smithswood respectively. Residents were spoken to regarding the anti-social behaviour around this time of the year. 

Fireworks are exciting, but a criminal record isn't. 

We strongly recommend attending a professional display and avoid having your own displays at home. 

Setting off fireworks in public places, including parks and streets IS illegal. It could land you with a criminal record or an unlimited fine. 

A criminal record could seriously derail your: 

Future international travel & visas 

Career prospects and job applications 

Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are Bonfire night: 7am to midnight New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am. 

You'll see more officers out on patrol around antisocial behaviour hot spot areas. If you spot anyone misusing fireworks or aiming them at buildings, people, or vehicles, report it to us on 999.

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