This week Stoke&Wyken

Dear Residents and Local Businesses, here is your weekly update from your local neighbourhood Policing Team, Stoke and Wyken. 

This Week 

This week, officers have been actively patrolling our parks and green spaces on bicycles, which has proven to be highly beneficial. It has also provided an excellent opportunity to engage with many of you who are out enjoying the holiday season. Officers have been actively patrolling up and down the high streets around the Ball Hill area of Walsgrave Road and the Warwickshire Retail Park, please come and speak to us if you see us out and about. 

You, the members of the public have highlighted areas that may be experiencing anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving, we will do our best to adapt our patrols and Speedwatch in them, some area included Morris Park, Brinklowe Road, Terry Road, and Sewall Highway. 

We are actively carrying out speed watch as well as community speed watch if you wish to conduct a speed watch with us don't hesitate to get in touch and drop us a message.  

 Arrests - 

Officers arrested prolific shop lifter who has committed offences in shop in Lower Stoke (Co-Op Humber Road), male admitted committing the offences and pleaded guilty at court. Coventry Magistrates’ Court imposed custodial sentence of 18 weeks. 

Colleagues from Foleshill team assisted Stoke and Wyken officers in dealing with prolific shoplifter, committing offences in Lower Stoke (Co-Op Humber Road). Offender has been charges with the offences and pleaded guilty at court. Coventry Magistrates’ Court imposed custodial sentence of 4 weeks. As the offender was already on Suspended sentence of 12 weeks imprisonment, this has been activated, which means the offender will spend 16 weeks behind bars. 

Why ride bikes? 

Police cycling offers numerous benefits, including increased community interaction, improved officer fitness, and greater accessibility in various environments. Bikes allow officers to cover more ground than on foot, while also being more approachable and less intimidating than vehicles.  

If you're thinking of hitting the cycle and wish to know the great health benefits...  

Cycling offers numerous health benefits, encompassing both physical and mental well-being. It's a great cardiovascular workout, improving heart health and reducing the risk of diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Cycling also strengthens muscles, enhances balance and coordination, and aids in weight management. Furthermore, it can boost mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall mental health.   

Vehicle Safety Reminder 

We’ve noticed a slight increase in thefts from motor vehicles. Please remember not to leave your cars or vans insecure, and avoid leaving valuables on display. For more information on keeping your vehicle safe, visit the West Midlands Police Vehicle Crime Prevention page 

Kind Regards,    

The Stoke & Wyken Neighbourhood Policing Team