Your Weekly Bablake Update

Your Weekly Bablake Update

Weekly Update from your local Bablake NPT

Dear Members

Here’s your weekly update from myself and the rest of the team.

What’s Been Happening

Burglaries and Vehicle Crime

We have received no reports of burglaries or vehicle crime this week on Bablake which is excellent news, although please don't let this make you become complacent about home and vehicle security. As technology progresses, offenders change their methods too. To stay abreast on the latest security advice - Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police and Keeping vehicles safe | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police

Parcel Theft

We have received a report of a parcel being stolen off BIRMINGHAM ROAD. Unfortunately, as we approach the festive season, we do see an increase in parcel thefts. To reduce the risk, we would advise:

Track your parcel to ensure that you or somebody else in the household will be in at the time of the delivery.

Install a doorbell camera which can be connected to your mobile phone. You will be notified of any deliveries.

If you will be out, arrange for the parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour or other family member.

Use an off-site locker service.

Awareness

On 30th September a phone snatch was reported on ROTHERHAM ROAD. This type of theft is common in busy areas like city centres, transport hubs or near roads. Its about speed and surprise and the distractions around which assist. Key for most thieves, is that the victim is distracted often on their phone giving an unfortunate opportunity. For this thief, passers-by were quicker, went to the victim’s aid and apprehended the offender until officers arrived. We treat this kind of offence very seriously.

To protect yourself follow these simple steps to stay safe:

Keep your phone out of sight. Avoid using it openly in public, especially near roads or busy areas.

Use headphones cautiously. If you must listen to music, use one earbud so you stay alert.

Stay aware. Be conscious of your surroundings.

Make your phone harder to access if stolen, use apps with facial or fingerprint locks.

Enable tracking so that you can find it if lost or stolen. Turn on “Find My iPhone” or “Find My Device”.

Regularly save your photos, contacts, and files to the cloud.

Other News

Whilst on patrol officers have seized a number of vehicles. One driver was seen to be using a mobile phone. Checks were made and it transpired that the driver was uninsured and also had an expired driving licence. The driver was reported for multiple offences and vehicle seized. At one of our ASB hotspots a stolen vehicle from Staffordshire was found. The vehicle has been recovered and is now with forensics. Another two vehicles were seized and drivers reported as they held provisional licences only and had no insurance. Finally, a motorbike failed to stop and was then dumped. Officers seized the motorbike which had been stolen from Nuneaton.

Until next week

Stay safe everyone.

If you have any information about crime in your area you can let us know 100% anonymously by contacting CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111

Get Involved

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.

If you are interested in taking part in a Streetwatch within the Bablake area you can contact the Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne & Bablake team on holbrookandradford@westmidlands.police.uk

For more crime prevention advice visit: www.west-midlands.police.uk /crime prevention

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Michele Abbott
(Police, Police Community Support Officer, Holbrooks Radford Sherbourne and Bablake)