ST Alphege NPT crime update

St Alphege 22nd May 2026 – 31st May 2026

Good Evening

Here is your regular update from the St Alphege Neighbourhood Policing Team

Burglaries

There have been no burglaries reported during this period.  

Vehicle Crime

Between 3:15pm-4:00pm on FRIDAY 22nd MAY, in TUDOR GRANGE CAR PARK an offender approached a black SEAT IBIZA and stole the rear number plate. 

On SUNDAY 24TH MAY, between 10:50pm-10:56pm two offenders stole a red TOYOTA from a driveway in WILLOUGHBY DRIVE. It’s not known how they made entry into the vehicle.  

A red AUDI Q2 was stolen from TUDOR GRANGE LEISURE CENTRE between 5:45pm-6:40pm on MONDAY 25th MAY. The offender forced open a locker from the leisure centre, taking the keys and making off with the vehicle. 

On WEDNEDAY 27TH MAY at 1:25pm, a black ZONTES motorbike was stolen from TOUCHWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE. The motorbike has since been recovered in the woodland at SCRIBERS LANE. 

Other crimes

Several other crimes have been reported to us over this period such as shoplifting, assault, criminal damage, affray and harassment. 

There have also been two dispersal orders in the town centre and parks.   

GOOD NEWS

Two youths responsible for graffiti in the centre and found to be in possession of drugs were dealt with by way of local community resolution.  

On TUESDAY 26th MAY, we recovered a vehicle from STANBROOK ROAD that had been stolen from WASHWOOD HEATH earlier in the year. 

Speed watch sessions have been held on ALDERBROOK ROAD where 2 vehicles out of 62 were recorded speeding and DORCHESTER ROAD where 13 vehicles were recorded speeding. 

We went on patrol with DORCHESTER street watch group around TUDOR GRANGE PARK and the surrounding area. 

We held a beat surgery ON WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY at THE CORE AT 10:00am. Our next ones will be announced on the next update. 

CRIME PREVENTION

HAS YOUR FOB DONE ITS JOB? Always make sure that your vehicle has locked before you walk away from it. Offenders are out there at night trying the handles looking for insecure vehicles.

Please consider a good steering lock for your vehicles.

If your vehicle is keyless entry then consider using a FARADAY pouch to put your keys in. These block the signals that are picked up by scanners. 

DON’T leave valuables in unattended vehicles. 

Tamper proof screws for number plates are a good idea to protect number plates from being stolen.

Please remember that even though the nights will be getting lighter please follow these simple crime prevention guidelines.

Don’t leave your house in darkness, this is a clear sign that the house could be empty. Timer switches for lamps are a useful item to use so that lighting comes on while you’re out. Wifi enabled systems can also be used to switch your lights on. And off.

Please consider anti-snap locks to all outside doors. Look for at least 3 stars and the Kitemark when purchasing them.

Put wheelie bins at the rear of your property away from gates and fences if you can. These can be used as a means to get over your fence and into your rear garden. 

If you have a side gate or a fence bordering your garden, then think about something called PRIKA STRIP. This is strips of hard rubber spikes that can be run along flat surfaces such as

gates, fences and roofs, anybody attempting to climb on or over will find it difficult to put their hands on the surface due to these spikes.

Remember, crime prevention is all about making it difficult for offenders to break in to your property or steal your vehicles. If they have to spend more time or make more noise than they want to they may give up and look elsewhere. 

Pickpockets and purse dippers are active in the town centre. Always make sure handbags are zipped, never leave your handbag or purse unattended on a shopping trolley, pushchair or wheelchair. Always be aware of your surroundings and the people around you when withdrawing cash. A simple tactic against this type of crime is to attach small bells to your purse so that they jingle when purses are being moved.

Please ensure that you have a good quality lock if you plan on leaving your bike unattended. A D lock is one such type of lock. Cheap locks are cut through in seconds and even stronger chains put up little resistance to bolt cutters. Bike theft generally increases with the better weather as people start to get out on them more.

Please take 5 mins to read about ways you can prevent burglary and vehicle theft

www.westmidlands.police.uk/search?q=Burglary

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