PS Powell - Hillfields September Newsletter

Dear residents of Hillfields, 

As we step into October, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the work carried out by your local police team throughout September 2025. 

The Hillfields Neighbourhood Team have remained committed to ensuring safety and security for everyone in your community.

Our primary policing priority continues to be Vernon Court where efforts to prevent crime and maintain order remain a top focus. This month, we’ve continued problem solving with the Local Authority, Citizen Housing and local charities to work collaboratively in preventing long term issues.  We have focused our efforts around prevention in these areas and in particular plans being put forward to introduce gated system in problematic areas.

Throughout September, the team made Nine arrests related to various offences, including Theft from shop, Possession with intent to supply Class A, Assault and Theft from person. The team have been focused on disruption and in particular persons causing anti-social behaviour where Community Protection Notices have been served, this has led to Five arrests to stop this type of behaviour causing issues to residents within Hillfields.

This approach demonstrates our ongoing drive and commitment to removing criminal elements from the community and ensuring Hillfields remains a safe place for all residents.

The team have also continued and participated in targeted patrols in identified areas linked to serious youth violence, this has led to positive engagement with members of public and reassurance around the work we have been doing.

The team have continued their community engagement where we have met residents from Craners Road and the Local Councillors.  This allowed for positive dialogue around the issues which residents have faced and the problem-solving approach which was adopted which has seen these issues reduce considerably.  It has though been acknowledged that an area we would like residents to participate in is that of Street Watch and the benefits this can offer in tackling aspects collectively.

For details of Street Watch see information below but if this is something which you are interested in please make contact with email: stmichaels@westmidlands.police.uk

Streetwatch is a community patrol initiative that helps you make a difference where you live. Street watch gives you and your community an opportunity to keep your area safe, including just walking round your neighbourhood, which can really help. Local police keep in regular contact with street watch members to share information and work in partnership with you.

 Street Watch | West Midlands Police

The team have our next planned Police and Communities Together meeting on 6th October from 1700hrs till 1800hrs at Thomas King House, if you would like details around our planned meetings information can be found at: West Midlands Police – St Michaels Meetings and Events.  We have also planned these meetings for 2026 so make sure they are in your calendars to come and meet the team discussing matters which mean the most to you.

St Michael's | Your area | West Midlands Police | West Midlands Police

As we near the end of summer, and head into darker nights, it's important to take extra precautions to keep your home and vehicle safe. We often see a seasonal rise in burglary and car crime across the West Midlands through the autumn and winter months.

Criminals will use the cover of darkness to act. Most burglaries happen through insecure doors and windows, so where you can close them, and lock them even when you’re in. If you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours ask them if they would like some help with their home security. 

I will send out a more detailed advice around darker nights in a separate update for you to keep as advice to reduce these issues.

It has come to our attention that there have been reports of furniture and unwanted items being dumped on the streets of Hillfields, I will encourage you all to be aware of the website ‘Fix My Street’.  This will allow yourselves as residents to report these matters along with damaged street furniture to the Local Authority:

FixMyStreet

If you would like to be aware of the regular work we do, the team put information on the below social media.  This will give you the opportunity to be aware of the various activities we do.

X - @CoventryCityWMP 

Facebook – Coventry Police.

We strongly encourage residents to report any suspicious activity or criminal behaviour. 

If you have information that could assist in keeping Hillfields safe, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Your reports can make a real difference in preventing crime and protecting the community.

In addition to reporting crime, it’s important to take proactive steps to protect your home and belongings. Whether it's securing doors and windows, using good-quality locks, or improving outdoor lighting, small precautions can make a big difference. For valuable crime prevention advice, please visit West Midlands Police Crime Prevention Advice.

Remember our contact details:

 Call 999 

in emergency situations like these:

·  there is an immediate danger to life

·  someone is using violence or is threatening to be violent

·  a road traffic collision where life is at risk, or the road is blocked

·  a crime is happening right now, like a house burglary or a theft

If you accidentally dial 999, please stay on the line and tell the operator you’re safe and that no crime has occurred.

 Hearing or speech impairments

·  If you have a hearing or speech impairment and you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service, you can use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

·  If you're a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can call 999 BSL to use a remote BSL interpreter.

Silent 999 calls

·  If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions.

Non-emergency 101

·  Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.

·  If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.

For other forms of contact please visit:  Home | West Midlands Police

We appreciate the continued cooperation and appreciate the feedback from residents, which plays a vital role in shaping our approach to community safety. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local police team.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to working together for a safer Hillfields.

Stay safe and take care, Your Hillfields Local Police Team

PS Powell