Thousands of student homes visited as part of burglary campaign
12:30 23/06/2026The Selly Oak neighbourhood team have been out speaking to students at the University of Birmingham about keeping their homes safe from burglars.
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The Selly Oak neighbourhood team have been out speaking to students at the University of Birmingham about keeping their homes safe from burglars.
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Force Priority - Operation Stance
We are currently engaged in tackling the criminality seen at shops on our area, which are leading us to target disruption efforts and enforce legislation to those responsible for owning, managing and utilising these stores.
Issued 31 August 2026
We have been conducting high visibility patrols and visits to local stores.
We are liaising with external partners and conducting joint visits to reduce criminality and ensure trading standards are upheld.
Actioned 01 October 2026
Community Priority - Reducing parcel thefts in apartment buildings throughout the Jewellery Quarter
Issued 31 August 2026
- Conducted crime prevention surgeries with local residents to raise awareness
- Working with building owners to prevent thefts occurring
- distributing leaflet material to apartment complexes within the jewellery quarter
Actioned 02 October 2026
Local priority - Tackle Vehicle crime/Vehicle related offences around the Jewellery Quarter.
Vehicle Cannibalism
Issued 31 August 2026
* Intelligence Led Proactive hot spot patrols conducted around areas of incidents
Actioned 09 October 2026