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Your Weekly Bablake Update |
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Weekly Update from your local Bablake NPT
Dear Members
Here’s your weekly update from myself and the rest of the team.
What’s Been Happening
Burglaries and Vehicle Crime I am pleased to say that no burglaries have been reported on Bablake, although with the darker nights, home safety is crucial! Make sure your home’s exterior is well-lit, lock doors and windows, and consider a security system. A little vigilance goes a long way in keeping your home secure. For more advice www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2025/september/as-the-nights-get-darker--lock-up/
Items have been stolen from a vehicle on BOWNESS CLOSE. It is not known how the suspect(s) have entered so possibly left insecure. Please double check when leaving your vehicle that your fob has done its job!
Fuel Siphoning Over the past few weeks, we have been working with housing developers to report incidents and share intelligence following thefts of copper piping and siphoning of fuel from machinery. Siphoning not only affects construction sites but can also happen on farms and in residential areas too. There are a few signs to watch out for to indicate this type of theft is in progress:
Vehicle(s) and person(s) loitering around fuel storage areas or tanks (to note, some criminals could use high vis to appear legitimate)! Refuelling happening at strange hours particularly late at night and weekends. Person(s) carrying containers, Jerry cans, barrels and piping. Peron(s) connecting a hose to a tanker or transferring fuel into a container which may be out of sight secreted in the thief’s vehicle. Tampering signs can include pry marks or broken locks on fuel caps or storage tanks. An unexpected drop in fuel overnight could signal siphoning or skimming. Puddles of fuel could also be an indicator due to a leak from the siphoning process or damage caused to the fuel line. Also, there may be a strong smell of fuel. Installing locking fuel caps and anti-siphoning valves can prevent this type of theft from happening.
Additional advice can be found www.westmidlands.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rc/rural-crime/rural-crime-prevention/
Speed Enforcement On Friday, road users may have noted a mobile speed enforcement camera on COUNDON WEDGE DRIVE. This was deployed as part of our arsenal in tackling speeding motorists in the area. Our mobile units use advanced laser technology to record vehicle speeds in less than 0.3 seconds, ensuring accurate readings before drivers can react. These cameras play a vital role in making roads safer by encouraging responsible driving, reducing speed and preventing collisions.
Seasonal Anti-Social Behaviour During Halloween and Bonfire, we see a spike in anti-social behaviour. Abandoned or empty buildings are particularly vulnerable during this time of year. We have been contacting owners of such known buildings across our wards and advising them to double check security and to pay extra attention over this period. We shall of course be patrolling vulnerable locations and ASB hotspots. If you have any concerns regarding an abandoned building in your area, please inform us be reaching out via the team’s email address.
Until next week Stay safe everyone.
If you have any information about crime in your area you can let us know 100% anonymously by contacting CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111
Get Involved Streetwatch is a community patrol initiative that helps you make a difference where you live. Street watch gives you and your community an opportunity to keep your area safe, including just walking round your neighbourhood, which can really help. Local police keep in regular contact with street watch members to share information and work in partnership with you.
If you are interested in taking part in a Streetwatch within the Bablake area you can contact the Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne & Bablake team on holbrookandradford@westmidlands.police.uk
For more crime prevention advice visit: www.west-midlands.police.uk /crime prevention | ||
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