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Weekly Crime Update

 

Here is your weekly round-up of what has been going on in and around your local area 

 

Kingshurst


Burglary – There have been no reports of Burglary between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025. 

 

Theft of motor vehicle – There have been 1 report of Theft of motor vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025.

 

Between 2145 hours on 26/08/2025 and 0703 hours on 27/08/25, a motor vehicle was stolen on Walney Drive. However, the vehicle was recovered. 

 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There have been 1 report of Theft from a motor vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025.

 

Between 2100 hours on 19/08/2025 and 0700 hours on 20/08/2025, Unknown offender(s) have stolen the front bumper, sensors, and trim around the headlights of a vehicle on Cooks Lane

 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025.

 

Smith’s Wood

 
Burglary – There have been no reports of Burglary vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025.

 

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been 2 reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025. 

 

Between 2200 on 21/08/2025 and 0910 on 22/08/2025, Unknown offender(s) have stolen the front and rear number plates from a vehicle on Tamar Drive

 

Between 1200 hours on 26/08/2025 and 1745 hours on 27/08/2025, Unknown Offender(s) have stolen the front and rear number plates from a vehicle on Meriden Drive

 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 20 August 2025 and 28 August 2025.

 

Officers from the Smiths wood neighbourhood team are continuing to conduct proactive patrols and take preventative measures to tackle vehicle crime, across all Smiths wood, Kingshurst and Castle Bromwich. 

 

Simple Steps to Keep Your Vehicle Safe  

Keyless ignition owners should use a Faraday pouch for their fob. All drivers should consider a steering lock, park in well – lit visible areas, lock their vehicle, remove valuables and ensure windows, sunroof, and wing mirrors are closed/ folded. Unfolded mirrors may signal an unlocked car to thieves.

 

What’s been happening? Good news 

Your local dedicated officers have made 1 arrest for the following offences:

  • 1 male arrest for failing twice to appear at court along with Shop theft. 

     

  • Dates for your diaries – 

  • 11 September 2025 – 1030 till 1130 hours - Cuppa with a Copper - Kingshurst Library - Marston Drive, B37 6BD. 
  • 12 September 2025 – 1030 till 1130 hours - Cuppa with a Copper - Castle Bromwich Library - Hurst Lane North, B36 0EY. 
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    If you see any suspicious activity in your areas, please make us aware and we can act upon any information we receive. And, for daily updates kindly follow us on X.com. @SmithswoodWMP


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    Saad Khan
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