Double-Check Electronic Locking: Criminals can use electronic devices to jam signals from your key fob. Always manually check the handle to ensure the door is locked before walking away.

Watch Your Wing Mirrors: If your car is programmed to fold its wing mirrors when locked, make sure they have actually moved. Thieves scan car parks for vehicles with unfolded mirrors as a clear sign they are unlocked.

Clear All Valuables: Opportunistic thieves at Bentley Bridge may smash windows for even small items like loose change, sunglasses, or shopping bags.

Keyless Entry Security: If you have a keyless car, use a Faraday pouch for your keys, as "relay theft" remains a concern in busy shopping areas. 

Police Presence: The Wednesfield and Heath Town Neighbourhood Team currently conducts high-visibility patrols at Bentley Bridge on weekends.

Community Consultation: A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) consultation for Bentley Bridge is active as of February 2026 to help tackle nuisance behaviour.

Past Incidents: In late 2025, police and security at Bentley Bridge had to rescue a baby accidentally locked inside a vehicle after the keys were dropped. 

 Masked thieves riding mopeds and off - road bikes have been seen scoping the area and looking for the opportunity to steal.