Weekly News Letter for Smiths Wood

Residential Burglary – There has been one report of burglary between 17 May 2026 and 24 May 2026.

On 22/05/26, a residential burglary was committed on Laburnum Avenue.

Theft of motor vehicle – There have been two reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 17 May 2026 and 24 May 2026.

On 20/05/26, a vehicle was stolen from Sheppey Drive.

On 24/05/26, a vehicle was stolen from Chelmar Close.

Theft from a motor vehicle – There have been two reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 17 May 2026 and 24 May 2026.

On 20/05/26, a theft from motor vehicle was reported from Alvis Walk.

On 23/05/26, a theft from motor vehicle was reported from Woodpecker Grove.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 17 May 2026 and 24 May 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 located a vulnerable missing person on 23rd May that was missing from the Marston Green area and located in Chelmsley Wood. He was safely returned to his home address and referrals made for him.

This set saw an arrest of a male for criminal damage against a neighbour. He was also wanted for three thefts and a robbery in Nottingham.

On the same day we helped West Yorkshire Police with the search of an address in Kingshurst after he was arrested the night before in Leeds for kidnap and fraud offences.

The Smiths wood team’s Sgt and the Castle Bromwich neighbourhood officer was out and about yesterday evening in Kingshurst and Castle Bromwich on our new Police E bikes.

After an eagle-eyed member of the public noticed a suspicious looking car parked near the Scouts Hunt on Brownsover Close, Castle Bromwich, PCSO Khan attended the area where the offenders had returned to the car. The vehicle made off on sight of PCSO Khan. Vehicle recovered parked up near to the entrance of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens on Kingsleigh Drive a few minutes later. Turned out the White Ford Kuga was stolen and with false plates. The vehicle has been recovered.

 A male was arrested for criminal damage against a neighbour. He was also wanted for three thefts and a robbery in Nottingham.

We assisted with an incident in Marston Drive where a male was witnessed to collapse. On arrival members of the public were helping tend to the male and an ambulance was called. It is suspected the male had some type of seizure.

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