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Dear Resident, Handsworth Wood Neighbourhood update – 01/07/2026 until 23/07/2026 Welcome to this week’s crime and community update for the Handsworth Wood area. Our neighbourhood team remains committed to tackling key crime issues affecting residents, especially around domestic abuse, robbery, burglary, and vehicle crime. We also continue to engage with schools and local partners to provide early intervention and support. 🛑 Crime Updates Burglary No Burglaries.
➡️ Please remain vigilant and review your home security — consider alarms, CCTV, and good lighting.
Vehicle Crime Greenridge Road - Theft from motor vehicle – Between 8pm on 02/07/2026 and 7:27am on 04/07/2026, persons unknown gained access an insecure Toyota Yaris. Offenders stole a iPhone 15 Pro Max.Westbourne Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 6pm on 05/07/2026 and 6am on 06/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Nissan Qashqai. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle. Vehicle also contained £700 worth of tools.Sandwell Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 5am and 7:31am on 06/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Volkswagen Golf. Offenders gained entry by unknown means. Items stolen designer bags and a travel suitcase worth £200.Island Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 2pm on 05/07/2026 and 6am on 06/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked, unattended Audi A6 and Nissan Qashqai. Offenders gained entry to both vehicles. Items stolen a blue badge and loose change. Grove Lane – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 11pm on 07/07/2026 and 11am on 08/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Kuga. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means. Handsworth Wood Road – Theft of a motor vehicle -Between 11pm on 12/07/2026 and 7:15am on 13/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Vauxhall Astra. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.Cranbrook Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 6:15am on 11/07/2026 and 14/07/2026, an Asian male walked along street trying car door handles. Male gained entry to a Vauxhall Astra and stole £9 in cash. Rookery Road – Theft from a motor vehicle – Between 12am on 07/07/2026 and 3:01pm on 14/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Skoda Fabia. Offender removed and stole front/ rear number plates.Bewlys Avenue – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 11:30pm on 14/07/2026 and 6:15am 15/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Land Rover Defender. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.Friary Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 6pm on 15/07/2026 and 2:45pm on 16/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Fiesta. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.Greenhill Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 12am and 10:51am on 17/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Transit Van. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.Oxhill Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 4pm on 16/07/2026 and 5am on 17/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Mercedes Sprinter Van. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.Millfield Road – Interference with a motor vehicle – Between 3:20am and 3:30am on 19/07/2026, vehicle owner called Police to report their Peugeot 107 had been searched by persons unknown. Nothing stolen. Vehicle had been left insecure. College Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 6:04am and 8:28am on 18/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Ford Fiesta. Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means.College Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 9pm on 20/07/2026 and 2pm on 22/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Suzuki Motorbike. Offenders cut chain lock and stole motorbike.Oxhill Road – Interference with a motor vehicle – Between 2:40am and 2:43am on 23/07/2026, offenders approached a secure, parked and unattended Lexus GS300. Offender started looking into drivers side of vehicle and then left the location. Oxhill Road – Theft of a motor vehicle – Between 10:30pm on 22/07/2026 and 5am on 23/07/2026, persons unknown approached a secure, parked and unattended Mercedes Flatbed, Offenders gained entry and stole vehicle by unknown means. Other Crime Types Theft of Pedal Cycle: Austin Way – Between 12:01am and 12:36pm on 17/07/2026, a white male stole an electric bike worth approx. £800.Uplands Road – Between 6:04am and 8:28am on 18/07/2026, persons unknown has approached location and stole Uplee electric bike when the opportunity arose. Team Highlights 02/07/2026 – Handsworth Wood Girls School assembly about using mobile phones safety and staying safe over the summer holidays. 03/07/2026 – PC Manns at Hamstead Hall Academy delivering “Round Midnight” VR anti – social behaviour input. 11/07/2026 – Streetwatch walk with Friends of Friary Group. 15/07/2026 – (first photo) St John Wall –Year 7 Input on Anti – social behaviour and staying safe over the summer holidays. 15/07/2026 (second photo) StJohn Wall – Year 7 -10 Input on Protected characteristics and hate crime. 15/07/2026 – Hamstead Hall Academy talks on Violence against Women and Girls. 19/07/2026 – Community Funday raising money for the British Heart Foundation.Numerous vehicles seized for no tax and no insurance. Several tickets issued for pavement parking. Upcoming Event Welcome Café Drop ins, St Andrews Community Centre, 2 College Road 9:30am until 11:30am Saturday 22nd August 2026. Saturday 19th September 2026. Saturday 21st November 2026. Councillor Kular and Police Drop in surgeries, Uplands Allotments Club House, Oxhill Road 10am until 12pm Saturday 12th September 2026. Saturday 10th October 2026. Saturday 14th November 2026. Councillor Kooner and Police Drop in surgeries, Hamstead Pavilion, Hamstead Hill 10am until 11:30am. Saturday 25th July 2026. Saturday 26th September 2026. Saturday 24th October 2026. Saturday 28th November 2026. Currently arranging joint surgeries with Councillor Shergill. 🚫 Do not report crimes via email or social media. 📞 Call 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency. | 
