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Weekly crime report Cheylesmore


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.

 

Motor Vehicle Offences

This set we have seen x1 Attempted - Theft of a motor vehicle and x2 Theft from a motor vehicle;

 

  • Attempted - Theft of a motor vehicle
  •            DATE/TIME:  02/05/2025 20:10

               LOCATION: Daventry Road

               CIRCS: Police have been called after 3 x unknown suspects on scrambler bikes tried to steal a Honda moped. They have failed to steal the moped and no damage was caused. This investigation continues.

     

  • Theft from a motor vehicle
  •          DATE/TIME: From: 05/05/2025 21:00 To: 06/05/2025 07:30

             LOCATION: BLACK PRINCE AVENUE

             CIRCS: Between the times above, unknown suspects have removed and stolen the rear number plate from a silver Peugeot 208.

     

  • Theft from a motor vehicle
  •          DATE/TIME: From: 05/05/2025 16:00 To: 06/05/2025 07:15

             LOCATION: JOAN OF ARC HOUSE

             CIRCS: Between the times above, unknown suspects have stolen the front number plate from a Mercedes A200. They have further attempted to remove that rear plate but failed in doing so and slightly damaged it. 

     

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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;

    Anti-theft screws on VRM plates to prevent them from being removed/stolen. 

    Remove all belongings from your vehicles including, electronics, valuables and even small change.

    Do not keep tools or other valuables inside your vehicle overnight or whilst unattended. 

    Keep your car keys in a faraday pouch; these prevent the signal being read/cloned/exploited.

    A disk lock or crook lock to disable your steering wheel. These are both visual and physical deterrents. 

    Get a cage fitted around the catalytic converter.

    Write on vehicles and valuables with SmartWater. This makes them easily identifiable if stolen and recovered.

     

    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

     

    Robbery

     

    We have not had any robberies reported to us this week.

     

     

    Burglary 

    This week we have seen x1 Attempted residential burglary of a home;

     

  • Attempted residential burglary of a home
  •          DATE/TIME:  04/05/2025 01:00

             LOCATION: HOCKETT STREET

             CIRCS: At approximately the time above, someone has attempted to break into the property by prying open the front door right side of the door frame. No access was made into the property and nothing was stolen.

     

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    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;

    Close and lock all doors and windows when leaving your property and overnight.

    Secure all outbuildings.

    Property, door and window alarms are an effective deterrent.

    Physical security measures like extra locks, chain locks, sash locks etc.

    Cameras and CCTV. These are not just a deterrent, they also provide us with a line of enquiry in identifying offenders should something happen to your property.

    Do not leave valuables in sight when leaving the property and overnight. Close curtains and blinds as opportunistic thieves and burglars may choose to take advantage.

     

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

     

    Anti-Social Behaviour

    We are aware of reports of anti-social behaviour particularly from younger individuals and groups, off-road bikes etc. The Neighbourhood Team are aware of these issues and have been actively investigating incidents. 

     

    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. 

     

     

    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.

     

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

     

    Upcoming meetings

    All meetings will now be added and updated on our website; 

    https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/area/your-area/west-midlands/coventry/binley-willenhall-cheylesmore-and-earlsdon/meetings-and-events/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

     

    You can also follow us on our social media channels at @SouthCovWMP

     

     

    As always if you have any information or intelligence you think would be helpful to us, please use either 101 (non-emergency number) or the Live Chat on our website to pass this on to us; https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/

    Alternatively, you can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers; https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

     

    Please be reassured we never reveal our sources to subjects when receiving intelligence/information and we rely heavily on members of the public for a lot of our intelligence regarding crimes in your community. 

     

    If you don’t tell us, we don’t always know.

     

    The information and intelligence you give, however small you think it may be, could be the missing piece in a much bigger picture and allow us to take positive action, dealing effectively with the crimes that matter to you.

     

    Thank you for all your continued support. 


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