Here is your quick round up from me and the rest of the Holbrooks neighbourhood policing team.

Dear Resident,
Here is your quick round up from me and the rest of the Holbrooks neighbourhood policing team.
 
What’s been happening?

On Saturday Officers topped and arrested a male for shoplifting. The male has been responsible for a number of recent shoplifting offences. As a result of the males arrest the officers were able to serve a Community Protection Warning (CPW) on the male.

Another shoplifter was also arrested on Wednesday. The male who has been committing shoplifting offences in the Binley and Willenhall area

On Tuesday night PCSO attended a talk with a local scouts (squirrels) group. The visited started with some general safety chat and a bit of an introduction to what the police do before the children were given the opportunity to try on some police kit and look around the police vehicle. The children were then given able to ask all the questions they wanted to know about. 

Two officers visited Langar Aid on Wednesday and helped give out food to those in need.

Crime Figures

There were Four reported vehicle offence in the past Nine Days on the Holbrooks Ward. There was One Theft from a motor vehicle offence that took place on Selworthy Road. There were Three Theft of a Motor Vehicle with vehicles stolen on Allied Close, Nunts Lane and Chesholme Road. 

There was No reported burglary offence in the past Nine Days on the Holbrooks Ward. 

There were no other crimes of note. 

Useful Links/Crime Advice

Vehicle Crime:
Keeping vehicles safe | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police

Burglary:

Keep burglars out of your property | West Midlands Police

It’s time to get summer-ready and secure your home, vehicles, and valuables – double checking your windows and doors are locked is key. Never leave your car unattended, running with the AC on, and valuables on show.  

Over the summer, you will see more officers out in our towns and cities, but there are also ways you can help keep your community safe. 

Your CCTV helps us solve real crimes. We are urging local businesses, residents, and community groups to sign up to our CCTV registry online: CCTV Registry | West Midlands Police. It only takes five minutes and can help us bring more opportunistic burglars and thieves to justice. 
 
You can report suspicious activity around vehicles and homes, online via Live Chat, through 101, and anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

For more information on how to keep you, your property, vehicle or Business safe visit the link below. 

https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

Community Meeting

The next Holbrooks community PACT meeting is:

Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 18:30 – 20:00

The meeting will be held at:

Holbrooks Community Centre on John Shelton Dr, Coventry CV6 4PE

(The above is subject to change or cancellation at any time)

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 Holbrooks area you can contact the Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne

& Bablake team on holbrookandradford@westmidlands.police.uk