CRIME UPDATES

Dear residents of LYNDON,

Here are the crime updates for LYNDON between 15th of DECEMBER 2025- 23rd of DECEMBER 2025.

BURGLARY

Summerfield Road-There was a burglary. It’s unknown how the suspects got in to the house as there were no signs of damage, but two sets of car keys were stolen, and subsequently a Honda Jazz and Toyota Auris were stolen from the driveway.

VEHICLE CRIME

 
Lyndon Road- There was an attempt car theft. The victim was woken by the hazard lights on their BMW X5 flashing. When they looked outside, they could see 2 men inside their car trying to start it. Fortunately, the car’s ghost immobiliser was activated and they were unsuccessful. They retreated to their own vehicle and escaped.

Highwood avenue- A Ford Transit was stolen from the roadside. It is unknown how the vehicle was stolen as there is no CCTV and there are no witnesses. 

GENERAL ADVICE 

The nights are getting darker again and it’s a time of year when we typically see a rise in burglaries.

Criminals often take advantage of the cover of darkness and empty homes, so it’s important to stay one step ahead and make sure your property is protected.

Lock your windows and doors, even if you’re only stepping out for a short time.

Close your curtains or blinds when you leave the house to keep valuables out of sight.

Use light timers to give the impression someone is home, especially if you’re out during the evening. 

Keep car keys away from doors and windows, particularly if you have a keyless entry vehicle.

Criminals can use signal-boosting devices to steal cars parked outside. A Faraday pouch is a simple way to block these signals and reduce the risk.

Visit our website for more crime prevention advice Crime prevention advice | West Midlands Police

You can get details of our community meetings and events on our webpage 

https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/area/your-area/west-midlands/solihull/lyndon-elmdon-olton-and-silhill/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

ON THE GOOD SIDE

The team have been increasing visibility in our burglary hot spot areas in the lead up to Christmas as this is a typically very busy period. We continue to be committed to reduce burglary.

We have been targeting drug hot spots which resulted in stop and searches being conducted whereby drugs have been seized. 

We have met the STREET WATCH group for a walk around LYNDON.

We have issued a community protection warning to someone causing Anti-Social Behaviour in LYNDON area.

We continue to work closely with the shops in LYNDON in order to target shop thefts and identify and prosecute the offenders. 

Please remain vigilant and report anything suspicious in your area by calling 999-emergencies, 101 non-emergencies or online.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! 

Kind Regards,

PC 27570 GILVRAY and PCSO 31795 BEARD.