Smithswood Newsletter

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

Smith’s Wood

Burglary – There has been no reports of burglary between 02 April 2026 and 10 April 2026.

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been one report of Theft of motor vehicle between 02 April 2026 and 10 April 2026.

On 02/04/2026, a vehicle was stolen from Chelmar Close.

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been one reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 02 April 2026 and 10 April 2026.

On 01/04/2026, a theft from motor vehicle was committed on Barle Grove. 

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 02 April 2026 and 10 April 2026.

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 –

The team whilst on patrol came across a vehicle notified off the road since January 2026. Vehicle has been seized by officers due to being on the road. 

Over the last week eight vehicles have been seized. A Mitsubishi was spotted at an address by officers as it clearly had two registration plates on the back. It turned out to be on false plates and had been stolen in February. 

Four mopeds were found in Woodland in Castle Bromwich after a group with them ran off. The vehicles are suspected to be involved in local robberies so luckily their clothes and weapons that were left have been seized for forensics. 

Two cars were seized for no tax. 

One the vehicles was seized following failing to stop for officers and decamping into Woodland in the Kingshurst area. With these seizures, we have prevented further offences and have opened lines of enquiries to identify those involved in vehicle and other crime.

Most of the team have had to help on a scene for the last couple of days in the Chelmsley Wood area but have tried to keep on top of our day-to-day work as much as possible.

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