Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

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

Smith’s Wood

 
Burglary – There have been no reports of residential burglary between 27 November 2025 and 05 December 2025.

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been four reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 27 November 2025 and 05 December 2025.

On 26/11/2025, a vehicle was stolen from Sheppey Drive.

Between 2350 on 01/12/2025 and 0030 on 02/12/2025, a vehicle was stolen from Windward Way.

On 04/12/2025, a vehicle was stolen from Waveney Croft. 

Between 1615 on 04/12/2025 and 0810 on 05/12/2025, a vehicle was stolen from Alvis Walk.

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been one reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 27 November 2025 and 05 December 2025.

On 30/11/2025, a theft from motor vehicle was reported from an insecure vehicle on Triumph Walk.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been one reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 27 November 2025 and 05 December 2025.

On 01/12/2025, unknown offenders have tried a van vehicle’s door before they ran off in an unknown direction on Guernsey Drive. 

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 has been happening? Good news –

In the last week we have had two vehicles seized. The first failed to stop from us in Castle Bromwich but located very quickly after in Smith’s Wood. The second came to our attention from community intelligence reporting an abandoned BMW X5 in Castle Bromwich. Checks revealed the car to be on false plates, and the real vehicle had no tax. 

We have also continued making important arrests to bring in outstanding offenders and protect the public. 

On Sunday we arrested a male in Sheldon who was wanted for a sexual assault back in July on a staff member in a pub that is on our area while she was working. Since the offence, we have collected CCTV that showed the incident, ascertained his home address and then visited him to lock him up. 

This evening, we have recovered a stolen vehicle that was dumped near a set of garages in Smiths Wood. This has been recovered for forensic opportunities. The vehicle was stolen on the 2nd of December 2025 from Auckland Drive area, Smiths Wood. 

We have also teamed up with other departments.... 

We arrested a male for threatening to kill a neighbour, actions that were also against his bail conditions. The Chelmsley Wood neighbourhood team then came in to interview the male. After a 2am finish for them, they charged him with Stalking and Criminal Damage caused to a cell in custody. He was remanded until court in January. 

We also helped our colleagues in CID by arresting a female for a Public Order offence and possessing an offensive weapon at the time. She decided to hide in address where we knew she was so entry was forced, and she was arrested. She was charged with both the Public Order and the offensive weapon offences. She has strict bail conditions ahead of her court date in January 2026.

Dates for your diaries – 

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