Birmingham's Top Five Areas Struggling with Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … Read More
Woman Escapes Attempted Kidnapping in Wigan City Centre Monday, January 12, 2026 wigan kidnapping attemptedabduction greatermanchesterpolice investigation publicsafety crime victimsupport lawenforcement community Police are investigating a frightening attempted kidnapping that took place in Wigan city centre on the morning of Friday, January 9. A woman was reportedly grabbed and threatened by an unidentified man as she walked along … Read More
Bleach Attack Shocks Kidderminster Nightspot Following Eviction Incident Monday, January 12, 2026 attack kidderminster bleach assault eviction nubar police investigation victim crime A shocking assault unfolded in Kidderminster when a man threw a bottle of bleach over another individual in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, at Nu Bar on New Road. The incident occurred shortly after the victim … Read More
Judge Calls It a 'Great Shame' to Sentence Knifeman Who Slashed Man's Neck on Broad Street Monday, January 12, 2026 knife assault sentencing broadstreet youthdetention birmingham crime violence court conviction A Birmingham judge expressed regret over sentencing Jake Bishop, a 20-year-old, to youth detention for slashing a man’s neck on Broad Street, describing it as a “great shame.” During the incident, Bishop … Read More
Teenager Captured and Sentenced After Evading Justice for Violent Family Brawl in Birmingham Sunday, January 11, 2026 birmingham sentencing violentdisorder familybrawl thomassweeney court evadingjustice crime arrest judge A teenager involved in one of Birmingham city centre’s most violent family brawls has been caught and sentenced after evading the law for over a year. Thomas Sweeney junior, now 19, was due to be sentenced in August … Read More
Birmingham’s Top Streets Plagued by Antisocial Behaviour in 2025 Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime youth police hotspots neighborhoods nuisance safety Newly released data highlights the Birmingham neighborhoods most afflicted by antisocial behaviour (ASB) in 2025. Analysis of West Midlands Police reports by BirminghamLive reveals areas where residents continue to face daily … Read More