Fordbridge newsletter

Hello Resident,

✅ Good News from Your Local Policing Team ✅

Our officers have been out on plain clothes again, specifically focusing their attention on the bus interchange, as we’ve noticed a slight increase in ASB taking place in the area.

From this, our officers have been constantly educating violators of the PSPO (Public Space Protection Order) that is in place, which is an order that allows authorised people, such as the police to; require groups of three or more to leave the area between 6:00PM and 6:00 AM, if we have reason to believe that anyone in that group is causing is or likely to cause ASB, require a person to take off a face covering if it hides or partially hides their identify, and where there is reason to believe that they are causing or likely to cause ASB, and to stop people from using E-bikes, E-scooters, motorbikes, or quad bikes in the area. 

For more information, PSPO guidance can be found here: Chelmsley Wood Public Space Protection Order | Antisocial behaviour | Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

On a similar note, the team will be conducting an off-road bike operation in the coming future to address the ongoing issue with ASB concerning the illegal use of off-road bikes, mopeds, and motorbikes – please do not worry if you see extra officers out in the coming future, as this is for your safety.

The team have placed one suspect under arrest, and they are currently assisting with our enquiries

📅 Upcoming Police & Community Engagements 📅

🚨 Crime & Safety Updates — What You Need to Know 🚨

🔎 Recent Incidents/Trends:

✅ Crime Prevention Tips:

💬 To help us combat burglary, please ensure your home is always locked and secure. Make sure your front porch is well-lit to deter any would-be burglars – for more information, please view the bottom of the newsletter on how to keep your home safe from burglars. 

📞 How to Contact Us or Report Information 📞

·  Non-Emergency: 101

·  Emergency: 999 / 112 (if crime in progress or immediate danger)

·  Report Online: West Midlands Police

·  Anonymous Reporting: Crimestoppers

💬 Stay Connected with Your Local Team:

·  Social Media: X - ChelmsleyWMP 

Helpful links

-Crime prevention advice | West Midlands Police

-Keep burglars out of your property | West Midlands Police

-How safe is your flat? | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

-Chelmsley Wood | Your area | West Midlands Police | West Midlands Police

Make sure to keep your eye on our West Midlands Police neighbourhood page on the above link for any community events planned - Fordbridge officers have a Cuppa with a Coppa planned on the 7th of March 2026 at Lily's Tea Parlour located on Maple Walk in the Chelmsley Wood town centre - please don't hesitate to come along.

Have your say in our ASB survey

Action on ASB | West Midlands Police

🤝🏼 Thank you for working with us to help keep Chelmsley Wood a safe and welcoming place.