Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team

Updates from your Friendly Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team

Resident

Patrols continue at the Yew Tree for motorists parking on the Zig Zags and those caught will receive their ticket, points and fine, Remember you can also report these vehicles by using www.nextbase.co.uk/national-dash-cam-safety-portal & Operation Snap to upload your footage,

PC Burton has Issued numerous tickets at the Yew Tree for parking on the zig zags with a £100 fine and 3 points 

Stechford Retail Park continues to have high visibility patrols and visits to each shop which seems to be working and the beggars seem to have got the message but will always try their luck and are swiftly moved on making it a more pleasant place to come & shop 

PCSO K. Walters has been carrying out high visibility patrols at Stechford Retail Park in each shop as well as the car parks now the darker nights are here ( Remember not to leave anything on show in your vehicle and put shopping / gifts out of sight in the boot.

Our response colleagues have been assisting us were possible due to an Issue regarding men arriving in vehicles playing loud music and possibly doing balloons using Nitos Oxide in the area of Old Yardley Park in the early mornings - Nothing to report at the moment 

Remembrance Service was attended by all Sheldon & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team 

Our Street Watch volunteers go from strength to strength and continue to be a high visibility presence in the community and a credit to Stechford & Yardley North Neighbourhood Team and West Midlands Police, We are still looking for more volunteers and if interested please contact me on the following  - kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk Patrolled by the Community for the Community

Our Street watch volunteers offered reassurance patrols in Vibart Road & Farnol Road regarding the recent burglaries delivering flyers promoting WMNOW & Street Watch in the hope of getting as many residents as possible signed up so as to receive updates and to be more vigilant - Thanks Street Watch for your continued support 

Our next patrol is on Tuesday 8th December at 18,00 hrs - 19.00 hrs and will be meeting at Old Yardley Park 

STREET WATCH 

Street Watch is a scheme run by the community, for the community in partnership with the police. Street watch is about being out and about in your local area providing reassurance to the public and helping police to tackle local problems.

You can help police tackle the low-level issues that impact most on your communities and their quality of life.

Street Watch volunteers walk around their community just like any other resident.

However, Street Watch members will walk in pairs wearing high visibility jackets, in order to provide visible levels of reassurance, to promote good citizenship, and to increase the feeling of safety. 

WHAT STREET WATCH INVOLVES 

A minimum of two hours patrols every month

Once we have approximately four members then the scheme can get off the ground

Patrolling must be done in pairs and they must be in possession of a mobile phone 

You will have regular contact with your local police team so that team members are aware of current local issues and concerns

Highlighting problems such as anti-social behaviour, graffiti and environmental problems

Florescent jackets bearing the Street Watch insignia must be worn when you are patrolling

Members will be given a short presentation prior to the scheme commencing, outlining their role, expectations and ensuring they fully understand the ethos behind the scheme

We will provide insurance which must be in place before you can begin, our insurance policy for each Street Watch area can cover 15 people.

We are still seeing offences of Theft of Keyless Vehicles and to stop your vehicle from being targeted please see the below regarding a Signal Blocking Pouch ……

Blocking Vehicle Theft

Keyless car fobs are an increasing common feature of modern vehicles, allowing proximity access and push – button Ignition

Unfortunately, as the design of vehicles has modernised, so too have the methods of the thieves that target them.

Tech – savvy criminals are using signal boosting devices to amplify the proximity signal of a fob that is inside a property, while an accomplice waits next to the vehicle, ready to open the door and known as Relay Attacks / Keyless Thefts.

This method Is quick, silent, & allows the easy theft of vehicles and valuables 

The Solution

The Defender Signal Blocker’s specialist RPF material prevents a contained key fob transmitting, preventing Relay Attacks If you require one then please contact me on the following ….kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk 

Community Speed Watch 

Community Speed Watch gives local residents the ability to actively get involved in road safety. Local volunteers join together and monitor traffic speeds at identified locations in the community, Information is recorded and passed to the local police neighbourhood team, which result in a warning letter being sent to the registered keeper.

Community Speed Watch is about taking positive action and helping to improve the safety and quality of life for everyone in the community and to raise public awareness of inappropriate speeding of vehicles.

The volunteer’s work at locations identified/suggested by the community based on where there is concern regarding speeding traffic or the impact of speed

All volunteers are given training on how to use the speed detection equipment and safe working procedures, how to monitor the speed of vehicles safely, Volunteers will be issued with a high visibility jackets for the safety of volunteers and also to notify motorists that they are entering a Community Speed Watch area.

The registration number of speeding vehicles is recorded and West Midlands Police will send a letter to offending motorists. 

The presence of the Speed Watch volunteers out on the streets is to make drivers think twice about their driving habits and to slow down. Speed Watch will also allow us to collect data about the number of cars speeding in identified locations.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact the following … PCSO 30802 Ken Walters at Acocks Green Police Station Tel – 101 Ext 844 6239 or email kenneth.walters@westmidlands.police.uk

Crime updates 

Theft of a Motor Vehicle… 

On 04/11/26 between 20.30 hrs & 04.30 hrs on 05/11/26 Unknown offenders have stolen a 73-plate Ford Puma on Brook Close (keyless) and was later involved in an RTC on Pithall Road on 05/11/26 showing false registration plates and offenders made off from the scene – Enquiries ongoing 

On 09/11/26 at 01.15 hrs Unknown offenders have stolen a 71-plate BMW from Gleneagles Road, by unknown means as victim still has vehicle keys (Keyless) 

Theft from Motor Vehicle…

On 02/11/26 between 19.30 hrs & 20.15 hrs on 03/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a vehicle on Station Road, by unknown means and stolen 2 X Mobile Phones & Bank Cards – Enquiries ongoing 

On 09/11/26 at 03.30 hrs Unknown offender has gained access to a 69-plate Audi A1 by unknown means and stolen approx. £4,00 in change from the centre console

On 09/11/26 between 06.35 hrs & 06.45 hrs Unknown offenders have gained entry to a Toyota Auris on Yardley Fields Road by smashing the passenger side window and have stolen a bag from inside – Enquiries ongoing 

On 08/11/26 between 18.00 hrs & 14.00 hrs on 09/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained access to a 13-plate VW Golf, on Yardley Fields Road by unknown means and stolen a Mobile Phone & OBD Scanner 

On 10/11/26 between 04.00 hrs & 04.30 hrs Unknown offenders have gained entry to a 66 Plate Mercedes Benz by unknown means and stolen a passport, £850 cash and £1,155 in jewellery – Enquiries ongoing

Residential Burglary...

On 05/11/26 between 21.30 hrs & 07.20 hrs on 06/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a property on Farnol Road, by lock snapping the rear door and stolen vehicle keys from Inside belonging to victims 74 plate Audi A1 and have stolen the vehicle - Enquiries ongoing

On 03/11/26 between 00.00 hrs & 12.10 hrs on 04/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a property on Moat Lane, by ripping out the upstairs bedroom window & stolen vehicle keys to a Nissan Qashqai but have not stolen the vehicle only Items stolen was 2 X Gucci Watches & a necklace valued at £4,000 Approx – Enquiries ongoing 

On 07/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained access to a property on Vibart Road, whilst victim was out all day by smashing a hole in the rear kitchen window to reach in and open but have been disturbed and have exited the property through the rear garden with nothing being stolen. – Enquiries ongoing 

On 08/11/26 between 00.30 hrs & 09.00 hrs Unknown offenders have gained entry to a property on Queens Road, by unknown means and have stolen vehicle keys to a 73-plate Peugeot Panel Van & 70-plate Peugeot Partner Van & stolen both vehicles and 3 X Watches, Debit Cards, and Gold Chain – Enquiries ongoing

On 06/11/26 between 15.00 hrs & 17.15 hrs on 08/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a property on Vibart Road, by smashing the rear door glass & stolen a custom-built gaming tower - Enquiries ongoing     

Residential Burglary of Unconnected Building.

On 02/11/26 between 08.00 hrs & 10.00 hrs on 05/11/26 Unknown offenders have gained entry to a garden shed on Red House Road & stolen a petrol strimmer from inside. – Enquiries ongoing 

Attempted Residential Burglary 

On 06/11/26 between 18.00 hrs & 18.30 hrs Unknown offenders have tried to gain entry to a property on Stud Lane, from the rear garden & have tried to physically remove a window from the mortar leaving it broken and Insecure but did not gain access - Enquiries ongoing 

Criminal Damage to Vehicle

On 02/11/26 between 17.30 hrs & 06.10 hrs on 03/11/26 Unknown offenders have smashed a window to a 25-plate Ford Panel Van on Kelynmead Road 

Arson not Endangering Life

On 05/11/26 between 04.00 hrs & 04.05 hrs Unknown offender has poured petrol all over an 18 Plate Audi A3 and set alight on Outmore Road and made off before police arrival and fire brigade extinguished the vehicle 

Kind Regards 

PCSO K. Walters 

Remember darker nights are now here and do not leave your home in darkness if going out