Shirley West Crime update

Shirley West Crime update

10th October 2026

Good evening from the Shirley Neighbourhood Policing Team,

** IMPORTANT **

There has been an increase in vehicle crime in the area, particularly around theft from motor vehicles. Over the last month, there has been an increase in this, mainly at night with offenders trying car door handles looking for unlocked cars. Below is a link to West Midlands Police website with crime prevention advise.

Prevent theft from a vehicle | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

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 Friday 02nd October and Saturday 10th October 2026.

Burglary

No reports

Vehicle crime:

On 06th October 2026 between 00:00 – 06:00 on BERKELEY ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2HT, Unknown person(s) has gained access to a locked, parked and unattended vehicle by unknown means, conducted an untidy search and stolen work phone device and made good their escape.

On 06th October 2026 between 02:00 – 04:00 on SANDY HILL ROAD, SOLIHULL, SOLIHULL, B90 2EX, Unknown person(s) gained access to locked, parked and unattended motor vehicle via the trunk by unknown means and stole company’s laptop and made good their escape.

On 06th October 2026 around 03:47 on MIDDLETON ROAD, SOLIHULL, B902JJ, Unknown male offender has approached a white van and has tried the door handles before making off in the direction of the neighbour house where the offender has tried their car door before making good their escape. 

On 05th October 2026 between 10:20 – 12:30 on PARKGATE MEWS, SOLIHULL, B90 3GF, Persons unknown caused damage to motor vehicle by smashing the rear window by unknown means. 

On 07th October 2026 around 18:39 on NEWBOROUGH ROAD, SOLIHULL, B90 2HE, 2 Unknown male offenders have approached the victim sitting in his car falsely claiming that the victim has hit their car. As he stepped out the car to inspect the alleged damage, both suspects forced their way into the vehicle. The victim fearing for his life ran down the road on foot where one of the suspects pursued him on foot. The victim managed to escape, and the suspects were later arrested.

-------->> KEY-LESS ENTRY THEFT REMAINS A CONCERN. PLEASE USE FARADAY POUCHES, REMOVE VISIBLE ITEMS, AND CONSIDER PHYSICAL DETERRENTS LIKE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS.

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:

Monday 26th October at Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road, B90 1NJ.

Time: 18:00 – 19:00

Thursday 13th November

Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Location: To be confirmed

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.