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Shirley east crime update |
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Good afternoon residents,
Here is a snapshot of crimes from 18th to 26th March 2026.
Our team are hard at work preventing crime and keeping our communities safe. If you have any local information to support us with this, please email the Shirley Neighbourhood Policing Team inbox on shirley@westmidlands.police.uk . Please be aware that this inbox is NOT monitored 24 hours a day and is purely for non-emergencies. In an emergency, please call 999. To report a crime in a non-emergency situation please call 101 or visit Report a crime | West Midlands Police to do this online. The Shirley Team will also keep you updated on their activity using X (previously known as Twitter). Please follow our team on X using the following username: @ShirleyWMP .
Local crime Prolific shoplifters are being arrested for crimes around Shirley, including persistent beggars for assorted crimes. Not serious reports of Anti-social behaviour in Shirley east to date. Burglary Nothing reported on Shirley east.
Vehicle crime: Motor bike stolen on LONGMORE ROAD on 18th March between 11.am – 16.47. Ongoing investigation regarding suspects for the offence.
On YOXALL ROAD on 19th March 2026 a Van was damaged by someone cutting a hole in the lock, nothing was stolen.
Crime prevention advice Please consider purchasing a steering wheel lock for your vehicle. This will decrease the chances of your vehicle being targeted by offenders. Also remember to double check that your vehicle is locked, before leaving it unattended. Installing an immobiliser and covert tracking device will also increase the chance of getting your vehicle back should it be stolen. Please don’t leave valuable items on show inside your vehicle. Even loose change can be appealing to vehicle offenders. - For crime prevention tips to keep your shed and garage safe please visit our website at https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/ . - Consider installing anti-snap locks to all external windows and doors on your home. This will make it more difficult for potential burglars to gain access to your home. Installing a monitored burglar alarm is also a great deterrent. Try to make the front and rear of your property as well-lit as possible by installing motion activated lighting. - CCTV is a great deterrent for offenders. This can also be crucial in linking criminals to multiple crimes.
Local news - Home Office funding is provided to West Midlands Police to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime in areas that are identified as having a high rate of these incidents. As a result, local officers have been conducting targeted patrols in these locations, with the aim of providing a visible presence, engaging with the local community and deterring this type of behaviour. When your local Officers are off duty, these patrols are conducted by policing teams from other areas, ensuring that there is continual coverage. Officers record the results of these patrols, and the information is then returned to the home office. Your local officers have been hard at work conducting these patrols, so please feel welcome to have a chat when you see us. - Shirley officers have now trained volunteers for a brand-new Shirley Speed watch group. This group, along with officers from our team, will be conducting Speed watch operations in the local area to monitor reports of speeding. This data can then be used for speed enforcement in the future.
Local issues.
I am pleased to report that no serious incidents of ASB have been reported around Shirley east. We have increased foot patrols around Stratford Road for reassurance and to deter persistent shoplifters who are targeting the area. Happy to report another prolific shoplifter was arrested a few days ago while the officer was in the store. Good timing!
On 25th March officers were patrolling Shirley Park with two lovely horses to deter crime and anti-social behaviour. Not many criminals want to argue with horses!
As promised in our last Community meeting, we have seen the closure of BOSS MART which has made a huge difference around the area.
Also, local shops/ stores are receiving retail radios in order to react quickly to crime.
I hope to see some of you later today at the Library for our Community meeting, if you cannot attend, please let me know by contacting me directly or email if you have anything you need addressing. I will do my best to help if I can..
Thank you all for your continued support.
Best regards
PCSO Yvonne Dunne
Next meeting; Shirley Library 26th March 1800 – 18.50
BE AWARE: Distraction burglaries have been reported in this area. We’ve seen an increase in daytime distraction burglaries where elderly and vulnerable residents being targeted by burglars pretending to be from waterboard and drain company officials.
Please help us to stop this from happening again by following the advice below. Please call us on 101 if you have seen anyone acting suspiciously in this area. Burglars won't go to the trouble of breaking in if they can just knock and be invited in. So always be on your guard when anyone you're not expecting - a man, a woman or even a child - turns up at your door. Bogus 'officials' may be smartly dressed and claim to be from the council, gas board, health authority or other organisation. Bogus 'dealers' may offer to buy your antiques, furniture or jewellery, at what seems to be a good price. If you want to sell something, choose one or two genuine dealers to value it or ask a friend or relative for their advice. Bogus 'workmen' may say that they need to come in to check something or make urgent repairs. You also need to be careful of callers who offer to make building repairs or tarmac your drive. Often, they'll ask for money in advance; they may even offer to drive you to the bank to withdraw money to pay them. If you need any building work done, get several written quotes from reputable firms, then decide which one is best. If in doubt, talk it through with a neighbour or someone in your family. Genuine callers will normally make an appointment first and will carry identification with their photograph on.
REMEMBER! If someone calls at your door: Check to see who it is through your spyhole or look through a front window. Always put the chain on before you open the door, keep this on until you have confirmed the caller is official. Check to see if the callers have a uniform bearing their organisation's name or symbol. Does the caller have ID or confirmation paperwork? Check this carefully, genuine callers won't mind if you close the door while you do this. Ensure your back door is locked if you are answering the door to someone you don't know.
What to do if you feel intimidated or suspicious: Trust your instincts, your safety is the most important. Do not invite the caller in or ask them to come back later so you can confirm their identity with their organisation. Call your neighbours and friends for support if in doubt. Call the police on 999 in an emergency, or 101 if you want to report suspicious activity. Never let anyone in unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine.
Please visit the West Midlands Police website at https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/distraction-burglary for crime prevention advice on a variety of topics, plus the latest news, key arrests. Michael Fraser explains how to protect yourself from distraction burglary and bogus callers – scan the QR code
What we are doing to reassure residents: Officers from the Shirley neighbourhood policing team are in the area today talking to residents about distraction burglary. We have increased our patrols across Solihull at the key times when these offences are taking place. If you need any advice, you can contact your local police team by emailing shirley@westmidlands.police.uk Yours faithfully, Shirley Neighbourhood Police team
Or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously with information about crime on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 if life is in danger or a crime is in progress
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