Blythe crime updates

Blythe Crime Update 

Friday 10th October – Saturday 18th October 2025

Vehicle crime:

We have had no reports of vehicle crime.

Burglary crime:

We have had no reports of burglary crime.

Other reported crime:

Other crime reported are as follows; Assault, shoplifting and criminal damage.

Good news:

We held a beat surgery in Dicken Heath Library. Thank you to all those who attended. 

Blythe PCSO’s joined the Dickens Heath Street watch group on a patrol. Thank you to all the volunteers who attended.

Additional News:

We are currently looking to create a street/speed watch groups in the areas of Blythe Valley, Tidbury green and Monkspath.

There will be a beat surgery on Wednesday 22nd October at Ethel’s coffee + kitchen in Cheswick Green. Blythe PCSO’s will be there from 10am to 11am to listen to any concerns you may have. 

Vehicle crime prevention advice

To prevent vehicle crime, always lock your car, close all windows, and remove or hide all valuables. For extra protection, use physical deterrents like steering wheel locks, secure your license plates, and if you have a keyless entry vehicle, store your key fob in a signal-blocking pouch. Parking in well-lit areas can also help deter thieves. A steering wheel lock is a visible and effective deterrent that makes your car appear more difficult to steal. Use a signal-blocking pouch or box for your key fob when at home to prevent "relay" attacks where thieves amplify your key's signal. Fit a Thatcham-approved alarm or aftermarket immobilizer to make theft harder and consider a system that allows for real-time GPS tracking, which can help recover a stolen vehicle.

Burglary crime prevention advice

to prevent burglary, secure your home with strong locks, visible alarms, and exterior lighting. Make valuables invisible from windows, use timers for lights when away, and keep your property, including sheds and outbuildings, locked at all times. For added security, you can register items with serial numbers online. Always lock all doors and windows, even for short trips. Make sure side and back gates are also secure. Fit visible burglar alarms and motion-activated floodlights. Ensure doors and windows are burglar-proof, such as by using security-rated products also please do not leave ladders, garden tools, or other items outside that could be used to access windows. Keep shrubs trimmed so they don't block views of windows. 

Please use the links below to read about ways you can prevent burglary and vehicle theft

www.westmidlands.police.uk/search?q=Burglary

www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/

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Kind regards

Owen Burgess

PCSO 32298

Blythe NPT