Good evening, 

Here is your crime update for St Alphege for this week. 

Burglaries

There have been no residential burglaries in the area during this period.

Vehicle Crime

Between 1pm and 6pm on Tuesday 16th July, offenders have drilled holes into the panel door of a white FORD TRANSIT van at WIDNEY MANOR GOLF CLUB and taken tools to the value of £400. They have then made their escape in an unknown direction.

At around 6:40pm on Wednesday 17th July, three male offenders have approached locked and secured BENELLI ADIVA 125 motorbike on MILL LANE and proceeded to take it by breaking the lock. They have then made their escape towards WARWICK ROAD. Two of the three offenders have been subsequently identified and arrested for the offence.

Between 7am on Tuesday 16th and 12pm on Friday 19th July, a locked and secured black CANNONDALE bicycle has been taken from a bike rack on PRINCES GATE APARTMENTS, IMPERIAL HOUSE, HOMER ROAD. 

Between 6pm and 6:15pm on Sunday 21st July, an unknown male offender has approached the bike racks at TUDOR GRANGE LEISURE CENTRE and taken a bicycle using bolt cutters. The offender has then made their escape in an unknown direction. 

Good News

Officers from the ST ALPHEGE and BLYTHE neighbourhood team were involved in the arrest of a prolific shoplifter responsible for over 50 offences in the SHIRLEY area.

Our Speedwatch volunteers have been out this week in on PROSPECT LANE, DORCHESTER ROAD and WIDNEY LANE. 58 motorists have been written to regarding their excessive speeds.

Our town centre and ALDERBROOK Streetwatch volunteers have been out on patrol this week, helping to keep our community safe. 

Crime Prevention

If you use a bike to get out and about think about the lock that you secure it with. Please consider a good quality lock for your bike. A D lock is one such type of lock. Simple chains can be cut through in seconds.

Please consider anti-snap locks to all outside doors. Look for at least 3 stars and the Kitemark when purchasing them.

Please consider a good steering lock for your vehicles, and check that your vehicle is locked before you walk away from it.

Pickpockets and purse dippers are active in the town centre. Always make sure handbags are zipped up, never leave your handbag or purse unattended on a shopping trolley, pushchair or wheelchair. Always be aware of your surroundings and the people around you when withdrawing cash. A simple tactic against this type of crime is to attach small bells to your purse so that they jingle when purses are being moved.

Please be extra vigilant when using cash machines.  Make sure you are not overlooked.  Be aware of anyone making conversation with you at a cash machine.

Tamper proof screws for number plates are a good idea to protect number plates from being stolen.

Please take 5 mins to read about ways you can prevent burglary and vehicle theft

Residential burglary | Your Options | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk)

Theft of motor vehicle | Your Options | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk)

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