Weekly Crime Updates

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

Smith’s Wood

 
Residential Burglary – There have been five reports of residential burglary between 06 December 2025 and 14 December 2025.

On 10/12/2025, a residential burglary was committed on St. Agnes Drive. 

On 10/12/2025, a residential burglary was committed on Sheppey Drive due to the property door being unlocked. 

On 10/12/2025, a residential burglary was committed on Falkland Way due to the property door being unlocked. 

On 11/12/2025, an attempted residential burglary was committed on Morris Croft. 

On 13/12/2025, a residential burglary was committed on Jura Way. 

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been one report of Theft of motor vehicle between 06 December 2025 and 14 December 2025.

On 13/12/2025, a vehicle was stolen from Burtons Park Road. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been two reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 06 December 2025 and 14 December 2025.

Between 1800 hours on 06/12/2025 and 0920 hours on 07/12/2025, a theft from motor vehicle was committed on Guernsey Drive. 

On 12/12/2025, a theft from motor vehicle was committed on Lanchester Way. 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 06 December 2025 and 14 December 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 has been happening? Good news –

This week we arrested a prolific shoplifter for yet another shop theft in Castle Bromwich. He was also wanted for failing to attend an initial assessment after he was found to have cocaine and opiates in his system the last time he was in custody (which was also for shop theft). He has been charged for both offences and now must spend his Christmas Eve at court. 

Yesterday we had another busy day. Our Sergeant joined members of the Violence Reduction Partnership on the Solihull Youth Bus, aiming to engage with the local community in Smiths Wood about their work. There were also selection boxes available for those who engaged. 

Meanwhile, other members of the team seized two vehicles. One was a van stolen back in May that was left abandoned in our area. Luckily, members of the public reported it to us. We then saw a car driving in Castle Bromwich and after stopping it we quickly realised the driver was a provisional licence holder without adequate supervision. The car was seized, and he will be reported- not a great way for him to start out as a young driver.

Finally, we interviewed a male for making threats of serious harm over a phone call and then driving to that person's location whilst disqualified. He has been charged with disqualified driving and the investigation into the threats is ongoing. 

Your local PCSO’s held a beat surgery at Kinghurst Library, speaking to residents about any concerns they had. 

Coming back from our rest days we had received complaints that a group of youths had been throwing stones whilst Santa was doing his visits in the area at the start of the week.  We have linked in with the organisers and patrolled during these periods to ensure the safety of those taking part and that residents got to enjoy the magic of Santa on their doorstep 🎅👩‍✈️🎄

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