| Monthly News Letter – Dorridge & Hockley Heath |
| Good Evening from the Solihull Rural’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, Our team are hard at work preventing crime and keeping our communities safe. If you have any local information to support us with this, please email the Rural’s Neighbourhood Policing Team inbox on rural@westmidlands.police.uk . Please be aware that this inbox is NOT monitored 24 hours a day and is purely for non-emergencies. In an emergency please call 999. To report a crime in a non-emergency situation please call 101 or visit Report a crime | West Midlands Police to do this online. The Rural’s Team will also keep you updated on their activity using X (previously known as Twitter). Please follow our team on X using the following username: @RuralsWMP Local crime Below is a snapshot of the vehicle crime and burglaries that have been recorded in the Dorridge & Hockley Heath area between the 13th April 2026 – 18th April 2026. Burglaries: · Residential burglary of a home – Needhill Close, BENTLEY HEATH – x4 unknown offenders have attended the incident location in a Silver Audi (VRM: YS18OKX). They have jumped into the victim’s garden via the side gate which was unlocked and then smashed the back door. They have then completed an untidy search of the bedrooms and stolen approximately £1000 worth of jewellery. They have then made good their escape. · Residential burglary of unconnected building – SCHOOL ROAD, HOCKLEY HEATH – Unknown offenders have entered victim’s gated rear garden and snapped the padlock to a shed and then stole a ride-on lawnmower from the shed. Offenders made good their escape via unknown direction. Vehicle crime: · Theft of motor vehicle – GRANGE ROAD, DORRIDGE – unknown offender has gained access to parked, locked and unattended motor vehicle by unknown means while parked at offence location. Offender has then stolen the vehicle and made off in an unknown direction · Theft of motor vehicle – WESTFIELD ROAD, DORRIDGE – unknown offenders have approached a locked vehicle and opened it using a possible relay device. The vehicle has been located in KINGS NORTON by officers on patrol. Officers have attended the home address and made the owners aware that car has been stolen. · Theft of motor vehicle – HANSELL DRIVE, DORRIDGE – person(s) unknown stole locked, parked and unattended motor vehicle from location by means unknown and made good their escape in unknown direction. *** Police have acknowledged a noticeable rise in both burglaries and vehicle-related crime across the area in recent weeks. In response, they have increased patrols, particularly during peak times when these offences are more likely to occur. Officers are being deployed more visibly in residential neighbourhoods and known hotspots, with the aim of deterring criminal activity and reassuring the community. Alongside these efforts, police are also encouraging residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious behaviour, and take practical steps to secure their homes and vehicles. This coordinated approach is intended to both prevent further incidents and support ongoing investigations*** Crime prevention advice – Please consider purchasing a steering wheel lock for your vehicle. This will decrease the chances of your vehicle being targeted by offenders. Also remember to double check that your vehicle is locked, before leaving it unattended. Installing an immobiliser and covert tracking device will also increase the chance of getting your vehicle back should it be stolen. – Please don’t leave valuable items on show inside your vehicle. Even loose change can be appealing to vehicle offenders. – Consider installing anti-snap locks to all external windows and doors on your home. This will make it more difficult for potential burglars to gain access to your home. Installing a monitored burglar alarm is also a great deterrent. Try to make the front and rear of your property as well-lit as possible by installing motion activated lighting. – CCTV is a great deterrent for offenders. This can also be crucial in linking criminals to multiple crimes. – Consider purchasing anti-tamper number plate screws to secure your vehicle registration to your vehicle. Bare in mind that if you have a personalised plate, anti-tamper screws will make it very difficult to remove the plate if needed. CCTV REGISTRY We need more people to register their home or business CCTV and doorbell cameras to help solve crime by providing footage when alerted. Register your CCTV or doorbell cameras at: CCTV Registry | West Midlands Police How it works in three steps: 1. Register your cameras securely in 60 seconds 2. You will receive a text or email when a crime happens near your home or business and our officers believe your CCTV may have recorded the incident 3. Upload the images via the secure link contained in the message Dates for your diary · Thursday 7th May 2026 – 11:00 – 12:00 – Dorridge & Hockley Heath Beat Surgery at The King George Memorial Hall, Hockley Heath. This is an opportunity for local residents to pop along and chat with your local PCSO’s/ Police Officers about the crime that is happening in the area. Its also an opportunity for you to discuss any worries/ concerns you have about the village. · Sunday 26th April – St Georges Day Parade – Knowle High Street – 12:00 – 14:00. · Sunday 17th May – KNOWLE FUN RUN Thank you for your continued support Kind regards PCSO Faye Payne 31879 Solihull Rural’s Neighbourhood Policing Team |
West Midlands Police – Monthly Newsletter – Dorridge & Hockley Heath
