End of Six - Weekly Update

End of Six - Weekly Update

Dear Resident,

Welcome to our End of Six. A summary of what has been going on in Bordesley Green over the last 6 days. We hope you are having a good week and enjoying the nice warm weather, it is predicted to be very warm next week as well so please take extra care and look after each other. As always Bordesley Green Neighbourhood officers have been working hard and remaining busy in and around the local area.

Designated Neighbourhood officers PC Sutheran and PC Johnson completed a Weapons Sweep in Heybarnes Recreational Ground.

PC Eaton attended Alston Primary School to complete a Parent Workshop and speak to the students about two important topics namely Knife Crime and Hate Crime.

PC Johnson attended Saltley Wellbeing Centre during the Women’s Only Session to speak to the ladies who use the facilities. The engagement is always super positive and a big thank you to those that came over to say hello!

PC Sutheran made his way down the Coventry Road and engaged with small businesses providing them with advice and guidance.

As always, we have been to visit our ASB hotspots; completing high visibility patrols when possible.

We are continuing to liaise with partner agencies to discuss long term interventions at our ASB hotspots.

Several vehicles have been ticketed, and one vehicle was seized on Botha Road for no tax.

Our officers have been assisting our colleagues on Response with the high demand and our colleagues in the City Centre with the football celebrations.

Crimes of Notes

Residential Burglary – St Oswalds Road

Theft from a motor vehicle – Sommerville Road

Theft from a person – Heartlands Hospital

Tampering with motor vehicles x2 – Whitacre Road

Residential Burglary – Green Lane

Residential Burglary – Heybarnes Road

Theft from a motor vehicle – Blakeland Street

Criminal Damage to a building – St Benedicts Road

Theft from a motor vehicle – First Avenue

Theft from a motor vehicle – Fourth Avenue

Two key themes regarding the Crimes of Note. Residential Burglary and Theft from a motor vehicle. I have taken a few key points from our website that may be beneficial to residents of Bordesley Green.

Windows: Burglars target windows as they can offer easier access than doors. Check how your windows look from the outside, removing potential access points where you can.

Laminated glass or security film is recommended for ground floor and accessible windows.

Key operated locks are recommended for window types that open out, rather than up, and any ground floor or accessible windows. Remember, window locks are only effective if used, so check that you have locked them before you leave home or go to bed.

Window opening restrictors allow you to ventilate your home but make sure they can’t be picked and unlocked from outside.

Flats: Protection of a flat begins from the outside. Check that the managing agent or landlord cuts shrubs and planting back regularly so that they don’t obscure anyone from view or interfere with lighting or CCTV.

If you notice something’s not working properly or if a light is out, let the managing agent or landlord know so that it can be fixed straight away.

Keep cycle stores, bin stores, sheds and other covered areas locked and secured. These hidden spaces can attract loitering and lead to antisocial behaviour, especially after dark.

Your communal door is only effective if it is closed and secure, so always remember to check that it locks behind you. If it doesn’t, then report it to your management agent or landlord so it can be repaired quickly.

Don’t ever buzz anyone in that you don’t know – even if they say that they’re expected by another resident – or let them follow you in.

Burglary: Distraction burglars pretend to be someone they are not in order to gain entry to your home.

Common methods used by distraction burglars

pretending to be from a care agency, the council or a utility company investigating a gas or water leak

seeking help to leave a note for a neighbour or even asking for a drink of water if they claim to be thirsty or unwell

claiming to be in a hurry or emergency and needing to get into your home quickly

working in teams, with one person distracting you while the other searches your home

There are several things you can do to prevent distraction burglary. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about anyone at your door – genuine callers won’t mind. Always remember 'if in doubt, keep them out':

use your door viewer to see who’s there

if you open the door put the chain on first

always ask for ID

Consider an accredited burglar alarm system with audible alarm boxes mounted high at the front and rear of your home. Two visible audible alarm boxes are better than one. Mount them at the front and rear of your home, high up to resist tampering.

There are three types of burglar alarm, varying in capability and cost:

Monitored – Once triggered, an alarm company or designated key holder can check to ensure it isn't a false alarm.

Unmonitored – This type, once activated, will sound a loud alarm designed to scare off an intruder and alert neighbours but they are reliant on someone such as a neighbour checking the house.

Auto Dialler – This system, once activated, alerts pre-programmed key holders with either a text or a phone call.

The police will typically respond to a burglar alarm if requested to do so by a monitoring company but are less likely to respond to an unmonitored alarm.

Please click the following link which will take you to the West Midlands Police website for more Crime Prevention Advice Crime prevention advice | West Midlands Police

Lastly, although a little early, we are wishing those celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid next week.

How to Contact Us:

As always, you can contact us on bordesleygreen@westmidlands.police.uk

To report a crime please call 999 for an emergency and 101 for a non emergency.

Crimestoppers is anonymous and can be assessed via the link or can call on 0800 555 111 Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers

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