Weekly News Letter

Weekly News Letter

Castle Bromwich

Attempted Burglary - There has been one report of attempted burglary between Monday 26th October 2026 and Tuesday 3rd November 2026. 

Between 26th October and 27th October 2026, unknown offender/s have attempted to gain entry to a front door on DELAMERE CLOSE.

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been four reports of Theft of a motor vehicle between Monday 26th October 2026 and Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

On 28th October 2026, unknown offender/s have stolen locked, parked and unattended vehicle on HUNGERFIELD ROAD.

Between 28th October and 29th October 2026, unknown offender/s have stolen locked, parked and unattended vehicle on CHESTNUT DRIVE.

Between 29th October and 30th October 2026, unknown offender/s have stolen locked, parked and unattended vehicle on PARKFIELD DRIVE.

On 1st November 2026, unknown offender/s have stolen locked, parked and unattended vehicle on ELMFIELD ROAD.

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between Monday 26th October 2026 and Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

Attempted Theft of Caravan – There has been one report of attempted theft of caravan between Monday 26th October 2026 and Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

On 31st October 2026, unknown offender/s have attempted to steal caravan on CARLTON MEWS.

Interference with a motor vehicle - There have been one report of Interference with a motor vehicle between Monday 26th October 2026 and Tuesday 3rd November 2026.  

On 26th October 2026, unknown offender/s have gained access to a locked, parked and unattended vehicle on STONEYMOOR DRIVE.

What’s been happening? 

Good news

This week, Smithswood team has had fours arrests. Two arrests of domestic violence order, one arrest of theft from a shop and one arrest of domestic harassment. 

Smithswood NHT also seized a vehicle for No Tax and No Insurance in Castle Bromwich.

Local PCSOs joined the local community to celebrate Halloween by decorating pumpkins at Kingshurst Allotments. We also joined Halloween celebrations with the residents of Henshaw Court.

Our community Speed Watch group were out last week on Water Orton Road in Castle Bromwich. Castle Bromwich team were also on patrol on the same afternoon.

Castle Bromwich neighbourhood officers were in Morisons this week offering crime prevention advice around the safety in the darker nights.

This afternoon, two surgeries were held at Wyegate Close and Elmwood Family Hub in Smithswood respectively. Residents were spoken to regarding the anti-social behaviour around this time of the year.

Fireworks are exciting, but a criminal record isn't.

We strongly recommend attending a professional display and avoid having your own displays at home.

Setting off fireworks in public places, including parks and streets IS illegal. It could land you with a criminal record or an unlimited fine.

A criminal record could seriously derail your:

Future international travel & visas

Career prospects and job applications

Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are Bonfire night: 7am to midnight New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am.

You'll see more officers out on patrol around antisocial behaviour hot spot areas. If you spot anyone misusing fireworks or aiming them at buildings, people, or vehicles, report it to us on 999.

Dates for your Diary 2026

Beat Surgery 

Location: The Crafty Cow, The Green, Birmingham, B36 9AL

Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026, Time 10:00 till 11:00hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)

Cuppa with a Copper 

Location: Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

Date: Friday 20th November 2026, Time 13:00 till 14:30hrs (subject to change due to the nature of our job)