Shirley West Crime update

24th June 2026

Good evening from the Shirley Neighbourhood Policing Team,

Our team are hard at work preventing crime and keeping our communities safe. If you have any local information to support us with this, please email the Shirley Neighbourhood Policing Team inbox on shirley@westmidlands.police.uk . 

Please be aware that this inbox is NOT monitored 24 hours a day and is purely for non-emergencies. In an emergency, please call 999. To report a crime in a non-emergency situation please call 101 or visit Report a crime | West Midlands Police to do this online. 

The Shirley Team will also keep you updated on their activity using X (previously known as Twitter). Please follow our team on X using the following username: @ShirleyWMP .

Local crime

Below is a snapshot of the vehicle crime and burglaries that have been recorded in the Shirley area between Tuesday 16th June and Wednesday 24th June 2026.

Burglary

No reports.

Vehicle crime:

On 17th June 2026 between 14:45 – 15:00 on SHIRLEY RAILWAY STATION HASLUCKS GREEN ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2NE, Suspect met the victim to purchase AUDI Q7 from him and asked for a test drive. The suspect then locked the car owner out of his car and made good their escape.

On 16th – 17th June 2026 between 16:06 – 08:45 on STROUD ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2JX, Unknown person(s) has gained access to the unattended car by unknown means and taken car owners work bag from the boot. The bag was later found left on a street. The offender made good their escape without the car.

On 17th June 2026 between 02:50 – 02:55 on HASLUCKS GREEN ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2LH, Unknown person(s) has gained access to the secured parked car BLACK BMW by unknown means and has stolen two pairs of Karen Miller glasses and made good their escape.

On 17th June 2026 between 01:32 – 01:34 on COLEBROOK ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 1AX, Unknown person(s) has gained access to the secured parked vehicle on driveway, a White VAUXHALL CORSA by unknown means and has stolen personal and electrical goods from the vehicle and made good their escape.

On 20th June 2026 at 01:30 on HASLUCKS GREEN ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2LT, Unknown person(s) has approached a secured parked vehicle on a driveway, a GREY FORD FOCUS and smashed the front passenger window via unknown means. They then conducted a search, but no items were stolen. They then made good their escape.

On 22nd June 2026 at 21:10 on STREET RECORD GILLIVER ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2DE, two unknown persons have approached the victim and asked if they could try his electric scooter, the victim has let them have a go where the 2 unknown persons have ridden off on it making good their escape.

On 19th June 2026 between 11:00 – 16:00 on ACHESON ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2JA, unknown person(s) has approached parked and secured vehicle, a red Hyundai and has gained entry by smashing front passenger side window, they conducted a search and has stolen £5 from the glove box. The offender then made good their escape.

Crime prevention advice

 Please consider purchasing a steering wheel lock for your vehicle. This will decrease the chances of your vehicle being targeted by offenders. Also remember to double check that your vehicle is locked, before leaving it unattended. Installing an immobiliser and covert tracking device will also increase the chance of getting your vehicle back should it be stolen.

 Please don’t leave valuable items on show inside your vehicle. Even loose change can be appealing to vehicle offenders.

- For crime prevention tips to keep your shed and garage safe please visit our website at https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/ .

- Consider installing anti-snap locks to all external windows and doors on your home. This will make it more difficult for potential burglars to gain access to your home. Installing a monitored burglar alarm is also a great deterrent. Try to make the front and rear of your property as well-lit as possible by installing motion activated lighting.

- CCTV is a great deterrent for offenders. This can also be crucial in linking criminals to multiple crimes.

Please UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT give your card or pin to anyone.

Call 999 straight away if you are approached by anyone in / around Shirley.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Best regards

PCSO Asghar

Next Community Meetings:

Tuesday 28th July at Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road B901NJ, Time: 18:00 – 19:00

Friday 10th July at Shirley Library; 22 Parkgate, Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3GG Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Day/Date: Sunday 12th July 2026.

Location: The British Legion, 186 Stratford Rd, Shirley, Solihull B90 3BQ

Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Where local councillors attend to discuss;

ASB

Off road bikes

Shirley Park (various issues).

This is not to discuss neighbourhood issues.

U turns on Richard Lewis Way- have you seen an improvement since enforcement camaras installed and some signage is now nearby?

Please message me if you have any concerns, I am happy to help or advise.

Thank you all for your continued support.

BE AWARE: Distraction burglaries have been reported in this area. We’ve seen an increase in daytime distraction burglaries where elderly and vulnerable residents being targeted by burglars pretending to be from waterboard and drain company officials. 

Please help us to stop this from happening again by following the advice below. Please call us on 101 if you have seen anyone acting suspiciously in this area. 

Burglars won't go to the trouble of breaking in if they can just knock and be invited in. So always be on your guard when anyone you're not expecting - a man, a woman or even a child - turns up at your door. 

Bogus 'officials' may be smartly dressed and claim to be from the council, gas board, health authority or other organisation. 

Bogus 'dealers' may offer to buy your antiques, furniture or jewellery, at what seems to be a good price. If you want to sell something, choose one or two genuine dealers to value it or ask a friend or relative for their advice. 

Bogus 'workmen' may say that they need to come in to check something or make urgent repairs.  You also need to be careful of callers who offer to make building repairs or tarmac your drive. Often, they'll ask for money in advance; they may even offer to drive you to the bank to withdraw money to pay them. 

If you need any building work done, get several written quotes from reputable firms, then decide which one is best. If in doubt, talk it through with a neighbour or someone in your family. 

Genuine callers will normally make an appointment first and will carry identification with their photograph on. 

REMEMBER! If someone calls at your door: 

What to do if you feel intimidated or suspicious:

Never let anyone in unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine.

Please visit the West Midlands Police website at https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/distraction-burglary for crime prevention advice on a variety of topics, plus the latest news, key arrests. Michael Fraser explains how to protect yourself from distraction burglary and bogus callers – scan the QR code

What we are doing to reassure residents:

Officers from the Shirley neighbourhood policing team are in the area today talking to residents about distraction burglary.

We have increased our patrols across Solihull at the key times when these offences are taking place.

If you need any advice, you can contact your local police team by emailing shirley@westmidlands.police.uk 

Yours faithfully,

Shirley Neighbourhood Police team

Or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously with information about crime on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 if life is in danger or a crime is in progress.