Smithswood Newsletter

Here is your weekly round-up of what has been going on in and around your local area. 

Smith’s Wood

Residential Burglary – There has been two reports of residential burglary between 24 March 2026 and 01 April 2026.

Om 22 March 2026, a residential burglary was committed on Trent Drive. 

On 25 March 2026, a residential burglary was committed on Silver Birch Road. 

Theft of motor vehicle – There has been two reports of Theft of motor vehicle between 24 March 2026 and 01 April 2026.

On 29 March 2026, a vehicle was stolen from Kingfisher Drive. 

On 31 March, a vehicle was stolen from Auckland Drive. 

Theft from a motor vehicle – There has been no reports of Theft from a motor vehicle between 24 March 2026 and 01 April 2026.

Interference with a motor vehicle – There have been no reports of Interference with a motor vehicle between 24 March 2026 and 01 April 2026.

On 26 March 2026, interference with a motor vehicle was reported on Windward Way. 

Officers from the Smiths wood neighbourhood team are continuing to conduct proactive patrols and take preventative measures to tackle vehicle crime, across all Smiths wood, Kingshurst and Castle Bromwich. 

Simple Steps to Keep Your Vehicle Safe – 

Keyless ignition owners should use a Faraday pouch for their fob. All drivers should consider a steering lock, park in well – lit visible areas, lock their vehicle, remove valuables, and ensure windows, sunroof, and wing mirrors are closed/ folded. Unfolded mirrors may signal an unlocked car to thieves.

What has been happening? Good news –

On the 24th of March the team brought in two offenders, the first was for three shop thefts across Kingshurst and Smiths Wood. He was charged and remanded for court the following day. The second was a male who had been served a red notice after committing a robbery in Romania then fleeing. On his return to the country, he can expect to serve a ten-year prison sentence.  

On the 27th of March the team responded to a call about a male who had just sexually assaulted a 13- and 15-year-old girl.  We located him while our response colleagues spent time with the victims to obtain their account and ensure they are safeguarded and supported. They took the suspect to custody and on the way, he was further arrested for assaulting two officers on the team and for criminal damage in his cell. He mains in custody for interview by specialist investigation officers.  

On the 28th of March the team arrested a male in Castle Bromwich after he was recalled to prison on the 27th of March. This was for committing further offences and showing poor behaviour. They lodged him at Coventry custody block where he can wait the bus back to prison. 

On the 29th of March the team found not one but two high risk missing people. The first was a 4-year-old girl who we located very soon after the call came in from her mom. The second was a suicidal female who ran from her address. Both are well and have been suitably safeguarded.  

On the 30th of March and thanks to community intelligence the team recovered a motorbike that was abandoned in fields off Parkfield Drive in Castle Bromwich. It had been stolen in 2024 from Foleshill in Coventry.  

The above is on top of our day-to-day duties as neighbourhood officers and patrols across Castle Bromwich, Smiths Wood and Kingshurst area.  

Dates for your diaries – 

If you see any suspicious activity in your areas, please make us aware and we can act upon any information we receive. And, for daily updates kindly follow us on X.com. @SmithswoodWMP