Weekly Crime Update

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 1 report of Residential burglary vehicle between 02 October 2025 and 12 October 2025.

Between 30/09/2025 and 04/10/2025, Unknown offenders have attended the rear garden of a property on Sark Drive and stolen a bicycle and electric scooter. 

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been 1 report of Theft of motor vehicle between 02 October 2025 and 12 October 2025.

On 06/10/2025, Unknown offenders have stolen a vehicle from Cherwell Drive. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been 2 reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 02 October 2025 and 12 October 2025.

On 05/10/2025, Unknown offender(s) have stolen windows from a vehicle on Wolseley Close. 

On 06/10/2025, Unknown offender(s) have stolen the front bumper and grill from a vehicle on Riley Drive. 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 02 October 2025 and 12 October 2025.

Between 02/10/2025 2000 hours and 03/10/2025 0720 hours, Unknown offender(s) have interfered with a vehicle on Redwing Walk.

On 04/10/2025, Unknown offender(s) have interfered with a vehicle on Auckland Drive. 

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.

Also attached below are link based on:

CCTV REGISTRY

We need more people to register their home or business CCTV and doorbell cameras to help solve crime by providing footage when alerted.

Register your CCTV or doorbell cameras at: CCTV Registry | West Midlands Police

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What’s been happening? Good news –

This week the team have arrested a male that was wanted for three thefts from shops in Smiths wood and a Female wanted on recall to prison.

Darker nights and crime prevention for the Winter months. 

This week we have been handing out timer plugs to residents outside Morrisons Castle Bromwich and Burtons way in Smiths wood and offering crime prevention advice and how to keep safe during the Halloween and Fireworks festivities.

These timers are a really good idea, it means you can have a lamp come on at a pre-set time and your house won’t be in darkness all evening while you are out. They also mean you don’t need to leave a light on all day & night if you are away, saving pennies on the electricity bill. 

I will have some of these plugs with me at my next Police Beat Surgery, dates below, along with other crime prevention goodies and advice. 

Check out https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/crime-prevention

It’s good to be prepared and think of these things in advance, like checking that outside lights are in good working order. We have a great little booklet with a checklist of areas around your home that could make your property an easy target. Sometimes it is an easy fix such as bin placement, could they be used to climb onto or over fences or flat roofs?

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