Your Weekly Radford Update

Weekly Update from your local Radford NPT 

Dear Members 

Here’s your weekly update from myself and the rest of the team. 

What’s Been Happening 

Suspicious behaviour   

We have received a report of a suspicious male appearing to use a device by a parked vehicle.  Officers attend and no persons were found at the location or nearby. To protect your vehicle from relay theft: 

• When at home keep your car key (and the spare) well away from the car. 

• Put the keys in a screened or signal-blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check if the bag or pouch is still working every few months. 

• Reprogramme your keys if you buy a second-hand car. 

• Turn off wireless signals on your fob when it's not being used. 

Additional physical security such as locks and immobilisers are still highly recommended. For more advice: Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police 

Also to be aware, suspicious behaviour has occurred on BEAKE AVENUE where a male has rung a resident's doorbell at 3:00 am. This may have been a case of mistaken address or drunken/ prank behaviour but can be tactic to see if a property is empty.   

Please, do not open the door to a stranger in the middle of the night, call police, especially if the person appears suspicious, has their face covered or attempts to enter.  

Crime Figures 

Over the past nine days, an attempted theft of an Isuzu has been reported on BARKER BUTTS, two theft from motor vehicles on ST COLUMBUS CLOSE and BALLANTYNE ROAD. Two residential burglaries have been reported on BEAKE AVENUE and SANDY LANE.    

Until next week 

Stay safe everyone. 

If you have any information about crime in your area you can let us know 100% anonymously by contacting CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 

Get Involved 

 
Streetwatch is a community patrol initiative that helps you make a difference where you live. Street watch gives you and your community an opportunity to keep your area safe, including just walking round your neighbourhood, which can really help. Local police keep in regular contact with street watch members to share information and work in partnership with you. 

 
If you are interested in taking part in a Streetwatch within the Radford area you can contact the Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne & Bablake team on holbrookandradford@westmidlands.police.uk 

For more crime prevention advice visit: www.west-midlands.police.uk /crime prevention