Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team

Hello

✅ Good News from St. Michael's Team 2 ✅

This week’s efforts saw 5 individuals gracing the Custody Suites at CHACE AVENUE POLICE STATION courtesy of St Michaels Team Officers.

We continue to actively patrol our green spaces in and around Coventry City Centre, ensuring there is regular presence in this areas currently suffering anti social behaviour. This week our focus being Lady Herbert's Gardens, All Saints Square - Far Gosford Street and Gosford Park. Our patrols continue to be a mixture of hi-visibility officers and plain clothes officers, enabling covert patrols, gathering intelligence without attraction attention.

Burglary

There has been x 5 Burglary - Business And Community this week.

The St Michaels team has been conducting regular late-night patrols to disrupt potential opportunistic offenders and deter crime. However, enquiries and investigations are also ongoing in relation to previously reported burglaries. Although the team will continue their strategic patrols aimed to prevent and disrupt, there are some things you can also do to deter potential burglars with the warmer weather approaching, we are seeing an increase in reports

Close and lock all doors and windows when leaving your property and overnight.

Secure all outbuildings.

Property, door and window alarms are an effective deterrent.

Physical security measures like extra locks, chain locks, sash locks etc.

Cameras and CCTV. These are not just a deterrent, they also provide us with a line of enquiry in identifying offenders should something happen to your property.

Do not leave valuables in sight when leaving the property and overnight. Close curtains and blinds as opportunistic thieves and burglars may choose to take advantage.

This spring and summer be mindful of the weather, here is some tips.

🌊 Water Safety

WMP and West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) strongly advise against swimming in open water such as reservoirs, lakes, or quarries to cool down.

Cold Water Shock: Even in a heatwave, open water remains cold enough to cause cold water shock, which can lead to drowning.

Hydration: Always carry water when travelling and avoid excessive alcohol, which increases the risk of dehydration and heatstroke.

Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Avoid peak heat – try to stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm where possible.

Keep cool indoors – close curtains or blinds during the day and open windows when it’s cooler in the evening.

Wear appropriate clothing – light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat can help protect you from the sun.

Look out for others – check in on elderly neighbours, vulnerable individuals, and young children.

Never leave people or pets in vehicles, even for a short time.

Anti-Social Behaviour

We are aware of ongoing ASB issues within the St Michael's ward as well as other various areas and properties, and we are taking positive action against this. We will be conducting various joint visits with partner agencies this week to problem addresses that cause ongoing issues for residents and repeat demand. The team is continuing to patrol our usual ASB hotspots and have seen a reduction in incidents when doing so, as well as responding to any new incidents. We are also aware of a number of problem individuals causing regular issues and have conducted home visits on a number of people so far, and we continue our efforts in identifying others.

Reduce Distractions

Secure Your Belongings

Use bags that can be worn across the body and kept in front of you.

Avoid displaying expensive jewellery, watches, or tech items.

Be Alert to Moped & Bike Snatches

Thieves may approach quickly on bikes or mopeds.

Stand away from the kerb when using your phone.

Hold your device firmly and close to your body.

STAY SAFE AND ENJOY THE WEATHER….

Street Watch- Get involved and help make your area safer

Our Community thrives when we look out for one another. That's why we're looking to establish Street Watch Schemes in your area.

You don't need any special skills—just a willingness to help and a commitment to patrol your local area alongside your neighbours for at least two hours every month, at times which suit you.

To get involved, or for more information email: streetwatch@westmidlands.police.uk

📞 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

🤝🏼 Thank you for working with us to keep St.Michael 's Team Ward safe and informed. See you out and about!

Reply to this message

Message Sent By
Ragi DS
(West Midlands Police - Coventry, PCSO, Coventry - St Michaels)