Perry Barr Neighbourhood Team Update

Dear Resident,

 Local crime: 

Here are the crime updates for Perry Barr area between 01/12/2025 – 13/12/2025

Coleraine Road – Burglary – Between 7:45am and 5:45pm on 02/12/2025. Occupant of property returned home to find window on back door smashed and ladders up to loft. Nothing taken from property.

Rowdale Road – Interference with a motor vehicle – Between 9:50pm on 03/12/2025 and 1:15am on 04/12/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Lexus. Offenders drilled into the boot panel, making a hole. Offenders did not steal anything from vehicle. 

Amberley Grove – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 11pm on 02/12/2025 and 8am on 03/12/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Nissan Juke. Offenders have gained access to vehicle with an unknown implement. Offender stole cash, a parking permit and perfume from the glove box. 

Hillside Drive – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 5pm on 04/12/2025 and 8:15am on 05/12/2025, unknown persons approached secure, parked and unattended Hyundai. Offenders gained entry to vehicle and stole it by unknown means. 

Walsall Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 8pm on 07/12/2025 and 9:44am on 08/12/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Transit Van. Offenders have gained entry to vehicle and stole it by unknown means. 

Cliveden Avenue – Burglary – Between 11pm on 06/12/2025 and 1am on 07/12/2025, unknown persons have gained entry to back garden by damaging fence. Once inside garden, offenders have gained entry to garden shed. Two chainsaws were stolen. 

Beeches Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 12pm on 07/12/2025 and 9:30am on 09/12/2025, unknown persons approached a secure, parked and unattended Mitsubishi Outlander 800. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.

Local news:

What we have planned:

Going forward we will make sure our presence within the community is both seen and felt

We plan to continue to patrol schools to make sure everyone is safeguarded.

We will continue our patrols in area's known for anti-social behaviour and drug usage.

And we will continue to build up relations with local groups to allow for us to reach the widest amount of people possible.

Get involved.

Streetwatch is a community patrol initiative that helps you make a difference where you live. Street watch gives you and your community an opportunity to keep your area safe, including just walking round your neighbourhood, which can really help. Local police keep in regular contact with street watch members to share information and work in partnership with you.
If you are interested in taking part in a Streetwatch within the Perry Barr area you can contact the team on or streetwatch@westmidlands.police.uk

Crime prevention:

Vehicle crime:

Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

 Checklist for securing your home:

Checklist for securing your home when you leave it | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

For more advice from West Midlands Police visit https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/police-forces/west-midlands-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/27-station-road/

Crimestoppers:

If you have concerns in your area and wish to report any issues anonymously please contact www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers guarantees 100% anonymity.