Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team

Resident

Hi 

Another busy week on our neighbourhood ….

Officers have again been busy with assisting response officers with the various incoming demand on most days and carrying out arrests.

Patrols continue at the Yew Tree for motorists parking on the Zig Zags and those caught will receive their ticket, points and fine, Remember you can also report these vehicles by using www.nextbase.co.uk/national-dash-cam-safety-portal & Operation Snap to upload your footage, numerous tickets have been Issued.

Patrols have been conducted around the Glebe due to reports of parking issues at school times 

Numerous patrols in and around Stechford Retail Park have been conducted, and now the darker night are here we have been targeting the car parks due to reported thefts from motor vehicles at the Retail Park and one offender arrested and is currently remanded 

Officers have conducted numerous patrols around Old Yardley Park due to concerns from local residents reporting Anti Social Behaviour and possible Drug Issues in this area and abandoned vehicles 

If you notice any vehicles where you live that you have not seen before or have been there for a long time please do not hesitate to contact us and we will gladly have a look and check them out.

Our Street Watch volunteers go from strength to strength and continue to be a high visibility presence in the community and a credit to Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team and West Midlands Police, We are still looking for more volunteers and if interested please contact me on the following  - kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk 

We are still seeing offences of Theft of Keyless Vehicles and to stop your vehicle from being targeted please see the below regarding a Signal Blocking Pouch ……

Blocking Vehicle Theft

Keyless car fobs are an increasing common feature of modern vehicles, allowing proximity access and push – button Ignition

Unfortunately, as the design of vehicles has modernised, so too have the methods of the thieves that target them.

Tech – savvy criminals are using signal boosting devices to amplify the proximity signal of a fob that is inside a property, while an accomplice waits next to the vehicle, ready to open the door and known as Relay Attacks / Keyless Thefts.

This method Is quick, silent, & allows the easy theft of vehicles and valuables 

The Solution

The Defender Signal Blocker’s specialist RPF material prevents a contained key fob transmitting, preventing Relay Attacks If you require one then please contact me on the following ….kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk 

Crime updates 

Theft from Motor Vehicle ….

On 18/11/25 between 07.00 hrs & 17.00 hrs Offenders have stolen a front number plate from a vehicle on Albert Road 

On 01/12/25 between 16.00 hrs & 16.30 hrs on 02/12/25 Offenders have smashed front passenger window to a Nissan Note on Victoria Road & made an untidy search within. 

Theft of a Motor Vehicle…

On 20/11/25 between 20.45 hrs & 08.00 hrs on 21/11/25 Offenders have stolen a locked & secured 19 plate Grey Lexus from Francis Road, by unknown means.

On 27/11/25 between 21.40 hrs & 07.33 hrs on 28/11/25 Offenders have stolen a locked and secured 25 plate Vauxhall Corsa from a driveway on Norris Road, by unknown means (Keyless Theft) Possible Relay Device used.

On 13/11/25 between 18.00 hrs & 11.00am on 14/11/25 Offenders have stolen a YAMAHA 125cc from Deepmoor Road.

Criminal Damage to a Vehicle…

On 30/11/25 between 12.00 hrs & 21.27 hrs Offenders have smashed rear windscreen and driver’s window to a Toyota Yaris 07 plate at Stechford Railway Station. 

Residential Burglary of Unconnected Building…

On 14/11/25 between 00.01 hrs & 00.01 hrs on 18/11/25 Offenders have gained access to a residential garage on Avocet Close, by cutting off the padlock and stolen a ladder, drill boxes & drill machine.

Seasonal Crime Safety from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley Neighbourhood Team

Please be aware at this time of the year when using cash machines and don't become distracted when using them and be aware of those around you.

Ladies please be extra careful when carrying your handbags and be aware of pickpockets in busy crowds and if possible turn your handbag over so that the catch is facing into your body making it harder to open.

Remember not to leave Christmas Shopping or other Items on show in your vehicles 

Please be aware when using your mobile phones in public or on the bus 

Please leave lights on in your home if going out for the evening or use a timer or app to switch them on & Don't Leave your home in complete darkness.

Remember to close curtains / blinds when it gets dark even though its nice for others to see your Christmas Tree & Decorations but you cant see out but everyone else can see In and see what you have including the TV etc 

Kind Regards 

PCSO K. Walters 

Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team 

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