Here’s a quick round up from me of the Willenhall/Binley, Cheylesmore & Earlsdon Neighbourhood Team 

What’s been happening in Cheylesmore?

 Good afternoon! I hope you’re all well. 

Here’s a short roundup of our set.

PCSO Emily BIRCH 31367.

Motor Vehicle Offences.  

Over the past week we have seen x1 Interference with a motor vehicle, x3 Theft from a motor vehicle and x1 Attempted theft from a motor vehicle;

TIME/DATE: From 03:01hrs to 03:02hrs on 23/01/25

LOCATION: SILKSBY STREET

CIRCS: Unknown male approached a black Toyota Yaris and tried to enter it via the driver’s door. Suspect then made off on foot towards Lichfield Road. No other damage to the vehicle.

TIME/DATE: From 20:00hrs on 27/01/25 to 06:29hrs on 28/01/25

LOCATION: JOAN WARD STREET

CIRCS: Between times above, unknown offenders have attended the location in a White Seat Cupra (VRM not known). They have approached a white Ford van and forced the side door open stealing high value tools. Offenders then made good escape.

TIME/DATE: From 22:00hrs on 26/01/2025 To 08:20hrs on 27/01/2025

LOCATION: THE PARK PALING 

CIRCS: Between times/dates above, offenders have approached a white Mercedes AMG and entered the vehicle. They have conducted a search for items as well as the boot by moving the rear seats forward. They have subsequently stolen a purse containing £20 cash, a Monzo card and driving licence. They have also taken the spare tyre from the boot, a tyre repair kit and a first aid kit before making good their escape. The card has since been used at a location. Enquiries are ongoing.

TIME/DATE: From 13:00hrs To 15:00hrs on 27/01/2025

LOCATION: DAVID LLOYD COVENTRY, ABBEY ROAD

CIRCS: Between times above, unknown offenders have attempted to force the sliding door of a Volkswagen Transporter van using a screwdriver. Damage was caused but no access gained.

TIME/DATE: From 20:00hrs on 27/01/2025 To 06:29hrs on 28/01/2025 

LOCATION: ROWLEY DRIVE

CIRCS: Victim has parked his Man truck and trailer unit at the location above for a break before continuing his journey. Between the times and dates above, offenders have entered the trailer unit by cutting off a security wire and padlock. Offenders have also cut the trailer skirt. A quantity of electronics such as headphones etc have been stolen. Offenders have made off in an unknown direction.

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Please ensure you remove any items and valuables from your vehicle when leaving, particularly overnight and when in remote locations. Opportunists have no regard for value. In the past we have even seen break ins to vehicles for small change left in the centre console – so please ensure you remove everything. 

We are looking into a number of lines of enquiry in regards to the crimes mentioned above, including looking at CCTV evidence, Dash Cam footage as well as speaking to key witnesses who may have important and helpful information to assist us. If you have any information regarding the above please don’t hesitate to contact us on 101 or using Live Chat. This can be done anonymously if you wish.

Some security measures you might consider for your vehicles;

CCTV and witness statements are being reviewed and we encourage anyone who may have information to call us on 101, webchat, or email the team direct at binleyandwillenhall@westmidlands.police.uk

Burglary 

Over the past week we have seen x2 Residential burglary of a home;

TIME/DATE: From 12:00hrs To 12:08hrs on 26/01/2025

LOCATION: HARLEQUIN COURT

CIRCS: Between times above, victim has heard someone inside the flat and has seen the offender. Offender had entered via an insecure front door. Suspect has then taken the victim’s purse which contained £400, her car keys and has left the location in her vehicle. Suspect has then turned up an hour later and returned the IP's purse with the £400 but upon officers arrival has jumped out of the kitchen window and has then made good his escape from officers. Suspect was found by officers near the location with the IP's bank card and car keys. 

TIME/DATE: 20:16hrs on 28/01/2025 

LOCATION: BURNHAM ROAD

CIRCS: At approximate time above, Police have been contacted to reports of unknown persons within the neighbours household and owners are currently away. On arrival entry had been gained to the attacked property via the rear patio door by means of smashing the glass. A tidy search has been conducted. Unknown offender has fled the property prior to police arrival and left in a dark coloured vehicle in an unknown direction.

The team have been conducting regular late night patrols to disrupt potential opportunistic offenders and deter crime. However, enquiries and investigations are also ongoing in relation to previously reported burglaries.

Although the team will continue their strategic patrols aimed to prevent and disrupt, there are some things you can also do to deter potential burglars;

If you see any suspicious behaviour, please report to us via 101, Live Chat, or if an emergency 999.

Drug dealing 

              As usual we have a number of drug related intelligence logs this week from various sources that we will continue to develop. We are working on intelligence of a number of potential cannabis grows, addresses, vehicles and associates of offenders and suppliers. 

We continue efforts to identify offenders, vehicles and the locations from which drug dealers are operating. We have a number of lines of inquiry into this. There are a number of addresses, vehicles, individuals and areas regarding drug dealing and county lines that we are aware of and are monitoring closely. Officers have conducted stop searches of both individuals and vehicles in the area. 

The team continue their success in the disruption of county lines drug dealing/supply as well as identifying various individuals and groups involved in the distribution of illegal drugs that cause significant harm to our community. The efforts and investigation into illegal drugs in our area will continue.

We do rely on the public to assist us with information and intelligence, so we encourage anyone who has information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to report this to us. There are a number of ways to do this and you can remain anonymous if you wish. Although we never reveal the source of where the information comes from. Call 101, use Live Chat on the WMP website, or email the neighbourhood team directly at binleyandwillenhall@westmidlands.police.uk 

You can also report to Crimestoppers anonymously at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ 

The information and intelligence we receive from the public is invaluable to us. 

The most typical way in which such information is managed is that upon receipt of information from a member of the public - such as a smell of cannabis or strange comings and goings - is that officers from the local team will make their own enquiries and record their findings, and this will be the basis for a warrant application.

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Anti-Social Behaviour 

We are aware of ongoing ASB in the blocks of flats on Charminster Drive, Rotherham House, Earlsdon Street, Asda London Road, Asda Daventry Road, Airport Retail Park, aswell as other various areas and properties, and we are taking positive action against this. I will be conducting various joint visits with partner agencies this week to problem addresses that cause ongoing issues for residents and repeat demand.

The team are continuing to patrol our usual ASB hotspots and have seen a reduction in incidents when doing so, as well as responding to any new incidents. We are also aware of a number of problem individuals causing regular issues. We have conducted home visits on a number of people so far and we continue our efforts in identifying others.

Beggars 

We are aware of the beggars on Earlsdon high street, the Co-Op, One Stop, Airport Retail Park, McDonalds, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl. West Midlands Police have repeatedly offered help and signposted them to various agencies who can assist them. We advise not to give them money or goods as this only serves to fund their addictions. They do have support from various agencies (including offers of rooms/a bed) and this will only encourage the ongoing anti-social behaviour that we consistently get reports and complaints about. Some even have their own properties.

We understand that this behaviour can be intimidating and we still continue to regularly patrol these hotspots. Some individuals have Community Protection Notices in place due to their behaviour, so please don’t hesitate to report this to us if you are affected or see this happening. 

We continue to record any breaches of conditions for those that have Community Protection Notices and will enforce these in order to protect the public from their behaviour. 

 Additional Guardian patrols are being conducted in the area after 11pm in relation to Burglary and Vehicle Crime to prevent and deter crimes. Officers have been successful and have disrupted and identified a number of offenders.

PACT Meetings (Police and Communities Together)

PACT (Police and Communities Together) is a partnership meeting which gives you the opportunity to regularly meet with your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, local councillors and other local partners, and raise any community issues.

We use these meetings to find out what the issues are in the community and to answer questions from residents with the aim to tackle crime and community safety concerns at a local level. These meetings are your opportunity to raise your community priorities and concerns, receive crime prevention advice and receive updates on what the NPT and councillors have been doing to address the priorities and concerns raised at the previous meeting.

The meetings provide communities a forum to influence what happens in their neighbourhood and facilitates partnership working between local agencies and residents.

Meetings for this year will be advertised in due course.

These are your opportunities to talk to us about what’s important to you and what’s going on in your area.

We’d love to see you there.

Thank you for all your continued support.  

PCSO Emily BIRCH 31367.

Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore & Earlsdon NHT.