April 2026 Crime updates

PCSO Monthly Ward Update 

Welcome to your April 2026 Updates.

Crime statistics for the month: 

Vehicle Crime: 6

22/04: Overhill Drive-vehicle broken into 

21/04: Overhill Drive-vehicle broken into 

14/04: Highview Avenue North-stolen bag

14/04: Vale Avenue- vehicle broken into 

09/04: Highfield Crescent- Baby carrier stolen. 

05/04: Ridgeside Avenue-car broken into 

Burglary: 0

Criminal damage: 6

27/04: Patcham Methodist Church- broken Window

16/04: Fernhurst Close: car damaged 

15/04: Patcham Library: burnt CCTV lens

14/04: Brompton Close: damage to vehicle 

14/04: Birchgrove Crescent: male kicking door 

12/04: Carden Avenue: Rock thrown through window

Vehicle crime for the month has increased. We will be stepping up patrols, when possible, especially around the Overhill Drive area. 

Please keep valuables out of sight, bring valuables inside your home. 

If you see or hear anything suspicious do let us know. 

Our Priorities for the ongoing months will continue to be

We will continue to increase patrols and offer reassurance when we can.

Community Meetings: 

Our next community meeting will be held at The Old Boat Community Centre on Tuesday 19th April. This will take place at 2pm. Councillor Anne Meadows will also be in attendance. 

Feel free to come along for a coffee and chat about any local issues.