Crime Updates 

Smithswood 

Attempt Burglary – On 23rd February 2025 in Guernsey Drive offender has broken into garden shed and stole an assortment of garden tools and a bike.  

Theft of motor vehicle  

On 21st February 2025, unknown offender/s has stolen a secure unattended white MERCEDES VITO panel van that was parked in street, gaining entry by unknown means on The Chester Road near to Smiths Wood School. IP was still in possession of keys 

Theft from a motor vehicle  

On 23rd February 2025 on Windsor Road victim has left his vehicle parked outside address, possibly forgot to lock and secure the vehicle. Unknown offender has entered vehicle by opening the front passenger side door and stole IP's wallet. 

Interference with a motor vehicle  

On 21st February 2025 on Silver Birch Road the Victim states he saw a male sat in his car. Nothing has been stolen from within the vehicle however the victim states the males entered by unknown means which he believes to be via external device to intercept a signal to gain access to the car and have started the cars ignition up however were potentially startled so made off on foot. The attacked vehicle was a red ford fiesta.  

On 23rd February 2025 on Windsor Road the victim was notified of movement of their CCTV camera and had seen a male sat in her vehicle. The victims partner ran downstairs and outside and saw a male make off towards the end of their cul de sac. There was no damage or items missing from inside the car.  

Castle Bromwich 

Burglary – There have been no reports of Burglary over the last 10 days.  

Theft of motor vehicle  

Between the hours of 17.00 hrs of the 18th and 08.15 hrs of the 19th of February on Hawkesford Close an unknown offender has stolen locked, parked, and unattended Blue Ford Kuga from location by unknown means and made good their escape. 

On the 21st of February 2025 on Kyter Lane an unknown offender/s have stolen the victims locked and secured vehicle - Black Ford Ranger by unknown means. The victim still has the keys. 

Ford Tracker also disabled at time of theft.  

On the 24th of February at approximately 14.00 hrs the victim was delivering a parcel to a store on The Chester Road when he left his vehicle unattended, with the key still in the ignition. An unknown offender had then entered the driver side and drove off with the vehicle. 

Theft from a motor vehicle  

On the 22nd of February 2025 at around 06.55 hrs on The Travel Lodge Carpark Unknown offender/s have approached the victim's grey Audi A4 and smashed the rear window to gain entry. When inside the car they have conducted an untidy search and removed a power Drill, and a socket set from the car before making good their escape with the same. 

On the 24th of February 2025 at 15.20 - 15.40 hrs on the Junction of Old Croft Lane, The Green unknown offenders in a Grey Volkswagen Golf went to insecure unattended Grey Renault Traffic Van and removed a £1,500 Dewalt Power Drill and two batteries and made good their escape.  

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle over the last 10 days. 

Kingshurst  

Burglary 

On the 22nd of February 2025 on Schofield Road a witness has heard a loud smash and has looked out and saw a male climbing out of the front window and running off with something under his arm. A possible offender has been arrested for this, and it is currently being investigated.  

Theft of motor vehicle 

On the 21st of February 2025 on Wheeley Moor Road an unknown offender has approached the victim’s property holding a device up to the house. This has unlocked the victims Yellow Ford Focus which was parked on the driveway. The offender has then stolen the vehicle. The victim still has the keys to the vehicle.  

Theft from a motor vehicle  - There have been no reports of thefts from a motor vehicle over the last 10 days.  

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle over the last 10 days. 

What’s been happening? Good news 

A few days ago, Smithswood NHT officers were deployed to a welfare concern reported by the neighbour of an elderly lady with limited mobility who was vulnerable to Rogue Trader type builders targeting her for substandard or unnecessary building work charged at extortionate prices. The elderly lady aged in her late 80's had received an unsolicited and speculative visit by builders who quoted her £40 for guttering work which then escalated to £750 when she allowed them into her property to conduct an assessment on maintenance repairs and then confused her into handing over a blank cheque which they attempted to redeem for £5K. Thankfully the I.P's bank refused to honour the cheque and when the builders advised her that they would be attending her address to carry out the work the prompt actions of the Smithswood NHT and their prolonged presence at her address at the appointed time acted as a visible deterrent and prevented any further offending behaviour. Officers placed a vulnerability marker on her address, contacted her bank and confirmed an associated marker was endorsed on her account and made suitable safeguarding referrals to partner agencies to ensure her care and support needs were being adequately met. 

The following useful advice is worth heeding: 

On Thursday 27th February 2025, Officers from the Smiths Wood Neighbourhood Team in conjunction with  The Chelmsley Wood Street Watch volunteers, carried out a Street Watch Patrol around Burtons Park Road up to Guernsey Drive speaking to residents and reporting and dealing with any issues we found on our way. If you are interested in being part of a Smiths Wood Street Watch Scheme, please contact our team for further details.